The Rite (2011)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 4.5

Overview

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 belief...

Starring Cast

Colin O'Donoghue • Anthony Hopkins • Ciarán Hinds

Where to watch

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Colin O'Donoghue • Anthony Hopkins • Ciarán Hinds

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

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Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: High

The film's central conflict and resolution strongly affirm traditional Catholic faith and the practice of exorcism as the necessary solution to literal demonic evil, ultimately validating spiritual authority and tradition over modern skepticism.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The movie features a predominantly white cast, with no explicit DEI-driven casting choices evident. Its narrative focuses on traditional identities within a conventional religious framework, without critiquing these identities or incorporating DEI themes as central to the story.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film 'The Rite' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses entirely on religious themes of faith, doubt, and demonic possession, with no elements related to queer identity.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film is based on a non-fiction book about a real-life priest, Father Gary Thomas. While the film features fictionalized characters, none of them were established as a different gender in the source material or real-world history before their portrayal in the movie.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film is based on a non-fiction book about a real exorcist, Father Gary Thomas, who is white. The actor portraying the character inspired by him is also white. Other significant characters are original or composite creations for the book/film, without prior established racial identities.