The Rite
“You can only defeat it when you believe.”
Seminary student Michael Kovak reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While he’s in Rome, Michael meets an unorthodox priest who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, uncovering the devil’s reach even to one of the holiest places on Earth.
Where to watch The Rite in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Rite there. Availability last verified on July 3, 2026.
Where is The Rite streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Rite
The Rite is a 2011 English-language drama, thriller and horror film directed by Mikael Håfström. The cast is led by Anthony Hopkins, Colin O'Donoghue, Alice Braga. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 2300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex.
The Rite was produced by New Line Cinema, Contrafilm, and Mid Atlantic Films and made in United States of America and Hungary. It was released on January 28, 2011, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $37 million, it went on to gross $96 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mikael Håfström
- Writers
- Michael Petroni
- Release date
- January 28, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Hungary
- Budget
- $37 million
- Box office
- $96 million
- Production
- New Line Cinema, Contrafilm, Mid Atlantic Films
The Rite cast & crew
The Rite was directed by Mikael Håfström and written by Michael Petroni.
The cast features Anthony Hopkins as Father Lucas Trevant, Colin O'Donoghue as Michael Kovak, Alice Braga as Angeline, Rutger Hauer as Istvan Kovak, Ciarán Hinds as Father Xavier, and Toby Jones as Father Matthew.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alex Heffes, cinematography is by Ben Davis, and it was produced by Robert Bernacchi and Merideth Finn.
Is The Rite worth watching?
The Rite holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 2,259 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, thriller, and horror, The Rite is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Rite
In United States, you can stream The Rite on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Rite
Anthony Hopkins
Father Lucas Trevant
Colin O'Donoghue
Michael Kovak
Alice Braga
Angeline
Rutger Hauer
Istvan Kovak
Ciarán Hinds
Father Xavier
Toby Jones
Father Matthew
Maria Grazia Cucinotta
Aunt Andria
Marta Gastini
Rosaria
Arianna Veronesi
Francesca
Andrea Calligari
Vincenzo
Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
Eddie
Torrey DeVitto
Nina
The Rite — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Rite in United States?
The Rite is streaming on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Rite on Kanopy?
Yes — The Rite is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Rite in?
The Rite is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Italian, Hungarian, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Rite?
The Rite runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is The Rite rated?
The Rite is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 2,259 ratings.
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