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The Rite

  • 20112011
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
97K
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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
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  • 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
97K
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
    Trailer 2:07
    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)
    Ciarán Hinds and Colin O'Donoghue in The Rite (2011)
    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
    Inspired by true events story that is interesting but not exciting
    While I was always waiting to see what happened next and interested in how the good guys would overcome the challenges they faced I felt completely detached from the main character, Michael Kovak. I don't need to like the main character but I still need to connect. Unfortunately, Michael was very emotionally inaccessible and therefore I never really cared for him.

    On a positive note, Anthony Hopkins had a very good performance and the little field trips that he took the "doubter" on were some of the best parts of the movie. I loved how Kovak hung on to his doubt even when faced with an example of the possessed knowing the unknowable. The pacing was slow and gradually ratcheted up the tension as it went along. For some this may be boring but I was comfortable with it as it made the events unfolding feel natural instead of forced or rushed.

    Overall, it was an alright movie that could have been great but just wasn't.
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    • Jan 31, 2011

    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
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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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