Exorcist: The Beginning
2004, English. Directed by Renny Harlin.
Go back to where the horror began.
Years before Father Merrin helped save Regan MacNeil’s soul, he first encounters the demon Pazuzu in East Africa.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Exorcist: The Beginning is streaming on JioHotstar and Sony Liv in India.
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Cast & crew
- Renny HarlinDirector
- Stellan SkarsgårdFather Lankester Merrin
- Izabella ScorupcoSarah Lesno
- James D'ArcyFather Francis
- Julian WadhamMajor Granville
- Remy SweeneyJoseph
- Andrew FrenchChuma
- Antonie KamerlingLieutenant Kessel
- Ben CrossSemelier
- Alan FordJefferies
- Ralph BrownSergeant Major
- David BradleyFather Gionetti
- Eddie OseiEmekwi
Details
- Released
- 20 August 2004
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alexi Hawley, Caleb Carr, William Wisher
- Budget
- $80M
- Box office
- $78M
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What Exorcist: The Beginning is based on
Exorcist: The Beginning is based on The Exorcist, a 1973 film.
Film · 1973
The Exorcist
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Exorcist: The Beginning: quick answers
What should I watch before Exorcist: The Beginning?
Watch The Exorcist (1973), Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977), and The Exorcist III (1990) first.
What comes after Exorcist: The Beginning?
Next in the series: Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist (2005) and The Exorcist: Believer (2023).
Is Exorcist: The Beginning worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 943 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Exorcist: The Beginning?
Exorcist: The Beginning runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does Exorcist: The Beginning have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Exorcist: The Beginning. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Exorcist: The Beginning parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Exorcist: The Beginning is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Exorcist: The Beginning on?
Exorcist: The Beginning is streaming on JioHotstar and Sony Liv in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Exorcist: The Beginning?
If you liked Exorcist: The Beginning, try The Exorcist III, Stigmata, The Exorcist.
Who directed Exorcist: The Beginning?
Exorcist: The Beginning (2004) was directed by Renny Harlin and stars Stellan Skarsgård, Izabella Scorupco, James D'Arcy.
What is Exorcist: The Beginning based on?
Exorcist: The Beginning is based on The Exorcist, a 1973 film.