The Rite
A skeptical seminary student is forced into a secretive Vatican exorcism program and must battle a malevolent force that has infiltrated the heart of the Church before his own faith—and the world—are consumed.
“You can only defeat it when you believe.”
Synopsis
Michael Kovak, a seminary student, is sent to an exorcism school at the Vatican against his will. During his time in Rome, he meets an unconventional priest who exposes him to a more shadowy aspect of his faith, revealing the influence of the devil even within one of the holiest places on Earth.
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Principal cast & crew: 36
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Edited by David RosenbloomShot by Ben DavisScored by Alex HeffesDesigned by Andrew Laws
Box Office
2011 · Box office
✅ Made its money back — grossed 2.6× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$96.0M
US & Canada: $33.0M — 34% of worldwide · International: $63.0M (66%)
Opening weekend: $14.8M — 45% of its US run. Front-loaded — most of its money arrived opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $18.1M — 55% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 2,985 theaters
Also known as
- The Rite - Das Ritualde
- El ritoes
- Le Ritefr
- Il ritoit
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Cast & Crew
36 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Colin O Donoghue
as Michael Kovak
Anthony Hopkins
as Father Lucas Trevant
Ciaran Hinds
as Father Xavier
Alice Braga
as Angeline
Rutger Hauer
as Istvan Kovak
Toby Jones
as Father Matthew
Marta Gastini
as Rosaria
Maria Grazia Cucinotta
as Aunt Andria
Arianna Veronesi
as Francesca
Andrea Calligari
as Vincenzo
Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
as Eddie
Torrey Devitto
as Nina
Supporting cast
12Ben Cheetham
as Young Michael
Marija Karan
as Sandra
Rosa Pianeta
as Woman in Exorcism Video
Giampiero Ingrassia
as Doctor
Rosario Tedesco
as Police Officer
Cecilia Dazzi
as Nurse
Attila Bardoczy
as Xavier's Secretary
Nadia Kibout
as Ethnic Nun
Anita Pititto
as Vatican Nun
Sandor Baranyai
as Concierge
Fabiola Balestriere
as Young Girl
Aniko Vincze
as Katalin Kovak
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