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title: "Rites of Passage"
year: 1999
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/rites-of-passage-1999"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 49221
imdb_id: "tt0171698"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 29
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Rites of Passage (1999) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/rites-of-passage-1999

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Rites of Passage" (1999).
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Title: Rites of Passage
Year: 1999
US Release Date: 10/27/1999
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 1h 35m
Director/Writer: Victor Salva
Cast: Dean Stockwell, James Remar, Jason Behr
Plot: A father and his two sons go on holiday together hoping to reconcile some of their differences, but when the arrival of two escaped convicts interrupts their vacation, the three men must cooperate in order to survive.
Tagline: The secrets some men keep can be killers.
Draft 1 (Mental): Rites of Passage is a 1999 film categorized as a drama, mystery, and thriller. Released in the United States on October 27, 1999, the movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Victor Salva

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jason Behr** as *Campbell Farraday*
- **Dean Stockwell** as *Del Farraday*
- **James Remar** as *Frank Dabbo*
- **Robert Glen Keith** as *D.J. Farraday*
- **Jaimz Woolvett** as *Red Tenney*
- **Joseph Kell** as *Gary Desoto*
- **Thomas G. Waites** as *John Willio*
- **Rondell Sheridan** as *Trooper Dixon*
- **Marianna Elliott** as *Trooper Macintosh*
- **Nancy Sawyer** as *Jamie Cutter*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Rites of Passage online?
Rites of Passage is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Rites of Passage worth watching?
Rites of Passage holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 29 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Mystery for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Rites of Passage and when was it released?
Rites of Passage is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 1999. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Rites of Passage?
Rites of Passage was directed by Victor Salva.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Rites of Passage — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/49221)
- [Rites of Passage (1999) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0171698/fullcredits/)
- [Rites of Passage (1999) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/49221-rites-of-passage/cast)
- [Rites of Passage (1999 film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Rites_of_Passage_(1999_film))
- [Rites of Passage (1999) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/rites-of-passage/credits)

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