The Ritual

"You must have faith."

6.0 (77 votes)

May 27, 2025 1h 38m Released

Horror

Overview

Two priests, one in crisis with his faith and the other confronting a turbulent past, must overcome their differences to perform a risky exorcism.

Director

David Midell

Budget

$98

Revenue

$1,528,998

Production

Cinemachineshop, Redbird Entertainment, Andrew Stevens Entertainment, MetaFilms, Baweja Studios, BondIt Media Capital, Isro Productions, IFeelYouFilms, LB Entertainment, Jeff Rice Films, Eyevox

Cast

Dan Stevens

Father Joseph Steiger

Abigail Cowen

Emma Schmidt

Al Pacino

Father Theophilus Riesinger

Patricia Heaton

Mother Superior

Ashley Greene

Sister Rose

Patrick Fabian

Bishop Edwards

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