Last Rites

Last Rites

Passion. Betrayal. Revenge.

Directed by Donald P. Bellisario

Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists

1988103 min4.7 / 10

A noir-tinged romantic thriller about forbidden love between a priest and a woman fleeing a crime-world murder, caught between faith, family loyalty, and desire.

After witnessing her lover being murdered by his jealous wife, Angela seeks refuge in a church where she encounters a young priest named Michael, who gives her sanctuary. But the killing was not a simple act of passion, as the victim had ties to organized crime, and, surprisingly, so does Michael, whose father is a powerful don. When the priest finds himself falling in love with Angela, his religious vows and family ties are both severely tested.

Questions people ask

  • Is Last Rites scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Last Rites sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Last Rites violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Does Last Rites end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Last Rites easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

20/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity88

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love4

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Last Rites

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Last Rites

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Last Rites, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Last Rites, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Last Rites, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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