Content breakdown
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Not recommended
# The Ritual - Parent Guide
This horror-thriller about two priests performing an exorcism contains strong violence and intense scary scenes that may disturb younger children. There's no profanity or sexual content, but the moderate-to-strong horror elements and psychological themes make it better suited for mature teens rather than children.
About this movie
Genre
Horror, Drama, Thriller
Synopsis
Two priests, one in crisis with his faith and the other confronting a turbulent past, must overcome their differences to perform a risky exorcism.
Cast
Dan Stevens
Father Joseph Steiger
Abigail Cowen
Emma Schmidt
Al Pacino
Father Theophilus Riesinger
Patricia Heaton
Mother Superior
Age suitability
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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