Release Date
January 28, 2011
DVD Release Date
May 17, 2011 (Buy on Amazon)
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Running Time
98 minutes
MPAA Rating
Rated PG-13 for disturbing thematic material, violence, frightening images and language including sexual references
Inspired by true events, "The Rite" follows skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O'Donoghue), who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While in Rome, he meets an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins), who introduces him to the darker side of his faith. Directed by Mikael Hafstroem ("1408"), "The Rite" is a supernatural thriller that uncovers the devil's reach to even one of the holiest places on Earth.... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Demons run amok - but always out of sight - in 2011's obligatory exorcism movie, this one called The Rite. Starring Colin O'Donaghue and Anthony Hopkins, the brooding thriller maintains a measure of tension but still manages to be one of the more boring exorcism movies in recent memory. Full movie review »
