The Ritual
2017, English. Directed by David Bruckner.
Your darkest dream awaits you.
A group of university friends reunite for a hiking trip in Sweden, but are stalked by a menacing presence when they're diverted through the woods.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 3,659 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Ritual
The Ritual is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 11 October 2017
- Country
- Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America, Romania
- Written by
- Joe Barton
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $1.8M
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What The Ritual is based on
The Ritual is based on The Ritual, a 2011 novel by Adam Nevill.
Novel · 2011
The Ritual
By Adam Nevill
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The Ritual: quick answers
Is The Ritual worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 3,659 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Ritual?
The Ritual runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Ritual have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Ritual. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Ritual parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Ritual is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Ritual on?
The Ritual is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ritual?
If you liked The Ritual, try The Autopsy of Jane Doe, It Follows, Apostle.
Who directed The Ritual?
The Ritual (2017) was directed by David Bruckner and stars Rafe Spall, Arsher Ali, Robert James-Collier.
What is The Ritual based on?
The Ritual is based on The Ritual, a 2011 novel by Adam Nevill.