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The Rite

  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
108K
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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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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.

  • Director
    • Mikael Håfström
  • Writers
    • Michael Petroni
    • Matt Baglio
  • Stars
    • Colin O'Donoghue
    • Anthony Hopkins
    • Ciarán Hinds
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    108K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,934
    1,262
    • Director
      • Mikael Håfström
    • Writers
      • Michael Petroni
      • Matt Baglio
    • Stars
      • Colin O'Donoghue
      • Anthony Hopkins
      • Ciarán Hinds
    • 274User reviews
    • 278Critic reviews
    • 38Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations total

    Videos13

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    The Rite: You Think You Outsmarted Him?
    Clip 0:40
    The Rite: You Think You Outsmarted Him?
    The Rite: Father Lucas Gets Results
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    The Rite: Father Lucas Gets Results
    The Rite: Close The Door Please
    Clip 0:57
    The Rite: Close The Door Please
    The Rite: There Are Times When I Experience A Total Loss Of Faith
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    The Rite: There Are Times When I Experience A Total Loss Of Faith

    Photos177

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    Top Cast29

    Colin O'Donoghue
    Colin O'Donoghue
    • Michael Kovak
    Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins
    • Father Lucas Trevant
    Ciarán Hinds
    Ciarán Hinds
    • Father Xavier
    Alice Braga
    Alice Braga
    • Angeline
    Toby Jones
    Toby Jones
    • Father Matthew
    Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer
    • Istvan Kovak
    Marta Gastini
    Marta Gastini
    • Rosaria
    Maria Grazia Cucinotta
    Maria Grazia Cucinotta
    • Aunt Andria
    Arianna Veronesi
    Arianna Veronesi
    • Francesca
    Andrea Calligari
    • Vincenzo
    Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
    Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
    • Eddie
    • (as Chris Marquette)
    Torrey DeVitto
    Torrey DeVitto
    • Nina
    Ben Cheetham
    Ben Cheetham
    • Young Michael
    Marija Karan
    Marija Karan
    • Sandra
    Rosa Pianeta
    • Woman in Exorcism Video
    Giampiero Ingrassia
    • Doctor
    Rosario Tedesco
    • Police Officer
    Cecilia Dazzi
    Cecilia Dazzi
    • Nurse
    • Director
      • Mikael Håfström
    • Writers
      • Michael Petroni
      • Matt Baglio
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews274

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • 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: You be careful, Michael.
      • Michael Kovak: Why?
      • Father Lucas Trevant: Choosing not to believe in the devil won'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

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 28, 2011 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • Hungary
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Amazon
      • Warner Bros. (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Welsh
      • Italian
      • Latin
      • Russian
      • Hungarian
      • Greek
    • Also known as
      • Nghi Lễ Trừ Tà
    • Filming locations
      • Budapest, Hungary(as Italy)
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Contrafilm
      • Mid Atlantic Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • 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

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 54m(114 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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