Where to Watch The Rite (2011) in the US

What it's about

Michael Kovak (Colin O'Donaghue), the son of a funeral director grows indifferent to his father and joins a Seminary. On his way to the course completion, he is overwhelmed by a strong lack of faith. His religious beliefs are further jolted when he sees a young girl haplessly dying in a road accident for whom he reluctantly performs the ritual to absolve her sins. His mentor still believes in him and urges him to go to Italy to take an exorcism course hoping that he it would strengthen his faith in Christianity. In Italy, he attends a session from Father Xavier (Ciarán Hinds), who soon becomes aware of his skepticism. As a result he sends him to an eminent Jesuit exorcist, Father Lucas Trevant (Sir Anthony Hopkins), whose ways though questionable are quite effective. He witnesses the exorcism of a sixteen year old girl but still seems unconvinced. Father Lucas explains to him that it takes multiple sessions over a long stretch of time to completely free a victim from the demon. Despite witnessing some supernatural occurrences during the aforesaid exorcism, Michael is as skeptical as ever. After the second exorcism, the girls condition becomes quite critical as she is moved to a hospital. She soon dies and the demon finds a new victim. As the moment of reckoning draws near, Michael may be the only hope left but first he must overcome his own doubts and apprehensions in order to fight and destroy the ominous forces.

Cast and crew

Director

Mikael Håfström

Writer

Michael Petroni, Matt Baglio

Starring

Colin O'Donoghue, Anthony Hopkins, Ciarán Hinds

Details

Release date

Jan 28, 2011

Language

English, Welsh, Italian, Latin, Russian, Hungarian, Greek

Country

Italy, Hungary, United States

Box office

$33,047,633

Awards

1 win & 5 nominations total

Where to Watch The Rite (2011) in the US — common questions

Where to watch The Rite in the United States?

The Rite is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Netflix (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), and The Roku Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.

Can I stream The Rite or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on Netflix (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.

Can I watch The Rite for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), and The Roku Channel (HD).