The Exorcist

Where to Watch The Exorcist (1973) (Legally)

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.
Dec 26, 1973 US 122 min R 18+
7.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
8 662 votes
Where can I watch “The Exorcist” legally?
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1973), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Genre-wise, it leans into Horror, Drama, with a runtime around 122 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 7.7/10 from about 8,662 votes.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

washington dc, usa, based on novel or book, religion and supernatural, exorcism, paranormal phenomena, possession, satan, priest, demon, roman catholic church, psychotic, demonic possession

Official trailer

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Plot

When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.

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Main cast

Ellen Burstyn
as Chris MacNeil
Linda Blair
as Regan MacNeil
Jason Miller
as Father Damien Karras
Max von Sydow
as Father Lankester Merrin
Lee J. Cobb
as Lt. Bill Kinderman
William O'Malley
as Father Joseph Kevin Dyer
Kitty Winn
as Sharon Spencer
Barton Heyman
as Dr. Klein
Peter Masterson
as Dr. Barringer
Jack MacGowran
as Burke Dennings