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The Rite

  • 20112011
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
98K
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POPULARITY
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Anthony Hopkins in The Rite (2011)
A skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin OÂ’Donoghue) reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican.
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  • Drama
  • Horror
  • Mystery
American seminary student Michael Kovak travels to Italy to take an exorcism course.American seminary student Michael Kovak travels to Italy to take an exorcism course.American seminary student Michael Kovak travels to Italy to take an exorcism course.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
98K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,850
221
  • Director
    • Mikael Håfström
  • Writers
    • Michael Petroni
    • Matt Baglio(book)
  • Stars
    • Colin O'Donoghue
    • Anthony Hopkins
    • Ciarán Hinds
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mikael Håfström
  • Writers
    • Michael Petroni
    • Matt Baglio(book)
  • Stars
    • Colin O'Donoghue
    • Anthony Hopkins
    • Ciarán Hinds
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 246User reviews
    • 268Critic reviews
    • 38Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations

    Videos5

    The Rite: Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:33
    The Rite: Trailer #2
    The Rite
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    The Rite
    "The Story" from The Rite
    Featurette 3:54
    "The Story" from The Rite
    "Stranger than Fiction" from The Rite
    Featurette 4:54
    "Stranger than Fiction" from The Rite
    IMDb Interview: Anthony Hopkins
    Interview 2:48
    IMDb Interview: Anthony Hopkins

    Photos174

    Alice Braga and Colin O'Donoghue in The Rite (2011)
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    Alice Braga and Colin O'Donoghue in The Rite (2011)
    Anthony Hopkins in The Rite (2011)
    Anthony Hopkins and Colin O'Donoghue in The Rite (2011)
    Anthony Hopkins in The Rite (2011)
    Colin O'Donoghue in The Rite (2011)
    Colin O'Donoghue in The Rite (2011)
    Colin O'Donoghue in The Rite (2011)
    Anthony Hopkins in The Rite (2011)
    Colin O'Donoghue in The Rite (2011)
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    Colin O'Donoghue
    Colin O'Donoghue
    • Michael Kovakas Michael Kovak
    Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins
    • Father Lucas Trevantas Father Lucas Trevant
    Ciarán Hinds
    Ciarán Hinds
    • Father Xavieras Father Xavier
    Alice Braga
    Alice Braga
    • Angelineas Angeline
    Toby Jones
    Toby Jones
    • Father Matthewas Father Matthew
    Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer
    • Istvan Kovakas Istvan Kovak
    Marta Gastini
    Marta Gastini
    • Rosariaas Rosaria
    Maria Grazia Cucinotta
    Maria Grazia Cucinotta
    • Aunt Andriaas Aunt Andria
    Arianna Veronesi
    Arianna Veronesi
    • Francescaas Francesca
    Andrea Calligari
    • Vincenzoas Vincenzo
    Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
    Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
    • Eddieas Eddie
    • (as Chris Marquette)
    Torrey DeVitto
    Torrey DeVitto
    • Ninaas Nina
    Ben Cheetham
    Ben Cheetham
    • Young Michaelas Young Michael
    Marija Karan
    Marija Karan
    • Sandraas Sandra
    Rosa Pianeta
    • Woman in Exorcism Videoas Woman in Exorcism Video
    Giampiero Ingrassia
    • Doctoras Doctor
    Rosario Tedesco
    • Police Officeras Police Officer
    Cecilia Dazzi
    • Nurseas Nurse
    • Director
      • Mikael Håfström
    • Writers
      • Michael Petroni
      • Matt Baglio(book) (suggestion)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Mikael Håfström attended exorcisms to prepare for directing this movie. He was not allowed to witness them, but he could hear what was happening from outside the door.
    • Goofs
      After the exorcism scene, from the moment Colin O'Donoghue plays with the nail, he looses his American accent and Irish accent takes over for the whole scene when he talks with Anthony Hopkins.
    • Quotes

      Father Lucas Trevant: Be careful Michael, choosing not to believe in the devil doesn't protect you from him.

    • Crazy credits
      The Warner Brothers logo breaks apart and reforms as the New Line Cinema logo. A voice says "Don't be afraid. Do you believe in sin? There's nothing to believe in."
    • Connections
      Featured in Scream Awards 2010 (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Don't Miss Me
      Written by Derek Trucks and Michael Mattison

      Performed by The Derek Trucks Band

      Courtesy of Victor Records

      By Arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment

    User reviews246

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    An enjoyable though minor thriller
    From what I could see on sites such as Rotten Tomatoes, the critical consensus was not too favorable. Yet Roger Ebert thought it was a decent little film. After seeing it, so did I.

    The scenario of this film was tailor-made for Anthony Hopkins. Could you imagine a better excuse for scenery-chewing and over-the-top carrying-on, other than demonic possession? So you can't complain about the overacting: the Devil made him do it. The demonically-possessed cannot be expected to turn in a subtle performance.

    Hopkins did a perfectly fine job with the set up. And the rest of the cast was equally suitable for what they had to do.

    It was good to see Rutger Hauer again, a totally remarkable and outstanding actor. He had a very limited role (maybe five minutes screen time total), enough to make me wish he worked more in current films. I miss him.

    I have not read the book this film is supposedly based on. But I would assume that fidelity to it is not a major point. There was a lot of humanity and recognizable human emotions evident in this film, and I saw no indications that the film was intended to convert unbelievers. And it worked up to some very suspenseful situations. Which is just what a thriller should do.

    This was another instance of Roman Catholic exorcism. There were seven "orders" or steps in becoming a priest. In that order, from minor to major: porter, lector, exorcist, acolyte, subdeacon, deacon and priest. This set of orders supposedly was instituted a millennium ago, or more. In more recent times, the "exorcist" order is virtually ceremonial. The actual current exorcists are specially appointed priests. But it makes you wonder: back in the Early Ages, the next step after reading the Bible at church services (being a "lector") was to cast out demons (being an "exorcist"). Was there a special need way back then? Such that the faithful could not wait for an ordained priest to intervene? We've also seen Protestant exorcism recently, in The Last Exorcism. I have no reason to believe that casting out demons is limited in any way to Roman Catholics. I think the next film begging to be made is a Jewish exorcism. Perhaps there is a Muslim equivalent as well.

    I am not saying that you have to go out and see "The Rite" rite now in the cinema. I don't regret seeing it there. But when it becomes available in a form that you can enjoy at home, it would definitely be something worth while to watch.
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    FAQ5

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 28, 2011 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Hungary
      • Italy
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros. (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Welsh
      • Italian
      • Latin
      • Russian
      • Hungarian
    • Also known as
      • Nghi Lễ Trừ Tà
    • Filming locations
      • Budapest, Hungary
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Contrafilm
      • Mid Atlantic Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $37,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $33,047,633
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,789,393
      • Jan 30, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $96,560,591
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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