The Exorcist
1977, English. Directed by William Friedkin.
Something almost beyond comprehension is happening to a girl on this street, in this house…And a man has been sent for as a last resort. This man is The Exorcist.
When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Exorcist
The Exorcist isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- William FriedkinDirector
- Ellen BurstynChris MacNeil
- Linda BlairRegan MacNeil
- Jason MillerFather Damien Karras
- Max von SydowFather Lankester Merrin
- Lee J. CobbLt. Bill Kinderman
- William O'MalleyFather Joseph Kevin Dyer
- Kitty WinnSharon Spencer
- Barton HeymanDr. Klein
- Peter MastersonDr. Barringer
- Jack MacGowranBurke Dennings
- Rudolf SchündlerKarl
- Gina PetrushkaWilli
Details
- Released
- 27 August 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William Peter Blatty
- Budget
- $11M
- Box office
- $431M
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What The Exorcist is based on
The Exorcist is adapted from a novel.
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The Exorcist: quick answers
What should I watch before The Exorcist?
Watch Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977) first.
What comes after The Exorcist?
Next in the series: The Exorcist III (1990), Exorcist: The Beginning (2004), and Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist (2005).
Is The Exorcist worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 9,020 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Exorcist?
The Exorcist runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does The Exorcist have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Exorcist. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Exorcist parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Exorcist is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Exorcist on?
The Exorcist isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Exorcist?
If you liked The Exorcist, try Saint Catherine, Play Dead, Hellraiser.
Who directed The Exorcist?
The Exorcist (1977) was directed by William Friedkin and stars Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, Jason Miller.
What is The Exorcist based on?
The Exorcist is adapted from a novel.