

The Rites of May
1976, Tagalog. Directed by Mike de Leon.
During a return to his provincial home, a young man gets involved with a woman who is ultimately possessed by her sister's spirit, paving the way to revealing the painful truth about her unsolved disappearance.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tagalog
- Rated
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The Rites of May is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Fandor in India.
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- Released
- 1 January 1976
- Original title
- Itim
- Country
- Philippines
- Written by
- Gil Quito, Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.
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The Rites of May runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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Which OTT platform is The Rites of May on?
The Rites of May is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Fandor in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Rites of May?
If you liked The Rites of May, try The Last Thing Mary Saw, Intruders, Werewolf: The Beast Among Us.
Who directed The Rites of May?
The Rites of May (1976) was directed by Mike de Leon and stars Charo Santos, Tommy Abuel, Mona Lisa.