The Rite Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

You Can Only Defeat It When You Believe.

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jun. 11, 2011

The Rite

Release Date: Friday, January 28, 2011 Theaters

Director: Mikael Hafstrom

Starring: Anthony Hopkins • Colin O'Donoghue • Alice Braga • Ciaran Hinds • Toby Jones

PG-13 Drama 1 hr, 52 m

3.86 / 5.0

77% WILL SEE 23% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Follows skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O’Donoghue), who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While he’s in Rome, Michael meets an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins), who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, uncovering the devil’s reach even to one of the holiest places on Earth.

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Who stars in The Rite – Cast List

Anthony Hopkins
... Father Lucas

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (25th Anniversary), Red 2
Colin O'Donoghue
... Michael Kovak

Storage 24, Carrie Pilby
Alice Braga
Predators, The Shack
Ciaran Hinds
Is This Thing On?, Midwinter Break
Toby Jones
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Red Lights
Rutger Hauer
Batman Begins, Corbin Nash
Marta Gastini
Four to Dinner, Argento's Dracula 3D

Who is making The Rite – Crew List

A look at The Rite behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Mikael Hafstrom last helmed Stockholm Bloodbath and Slingshot . The film's writer Michael Petroni last penned Backtrack and The Book Thief.

Director: Mikael Hafstrom
Screenwriter: Michael Petroni
Producers: Beau Flynn
Tripp Vinson

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: Contrafilm
Fletcher & Parry Films
New Line Cinema

Production – What we know about the The Rite

Key Facts

Adapted from Matt Baglio's novel, "The Rite: The Making of a Modern Exorcist." Inspired by a true story.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jan 2011

Completed

Changed The Rite movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Oct 2010

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

May 2010

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

May 2010

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Feb 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for disturbing thematic material, violence, frightening images, and language including sexual references
Runtime: 1 hr, 52 m
Tagline: You Can Only Defeat It When You Believe.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Rite Trailers and Clips

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The Rite Release Date: When was the film released?

The Rite was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, January 28 , 2011. The film was released in approximately 2,985 theaters. There were six other movies released on the same date, including The Mechanic, From Prada to Nada and Kaboom.