The Exorcist

Name: The Exorcist
Director: William Friedkin
Genre: Horror
Released: 1973
Duration: 2 h 2 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, Jason Miller, Max von Sydow, Lee J. Cobb

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.

19732h 2m7.7(8,809 votes)

Horror

Synopsis

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

The Exorcist (1973) is a horror film directed by William Friedkin. It stars Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, and Jason Miller. The film runs for 2 hours 2 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.7 out of 10 from 8,809 votes.

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Director

William Friedkin

Cast

Ellen Burstyn

Chris MacNeil

Linda Blair

Regan MacNeil

Jason Miller

Father Damien Karras

Max von Sydow

Father Lankester Merrin

Lee J. Cobb

Lt. Bill Kinderman

William O'Malley

Father Joseph Kevin Dyer

Kitty Winn

Sharon Spencer

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Is The Exorcist Worth Watching?

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Where can I watch The Exorcist?

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Who stars in The Exorcist?

The Exorcist stars Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, Jason Miller, and Max von Sydow, and was directed by William Friedkin.

How long is The Exorcist?

The Exorcist has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes.

When did The Exorcist come out?

The Exorcist was released in 1973.

What genre is The Exorcist?

The Exorcist is a horror film.

Is The Exorcist worth watching?

The Exorcist holds an average audience score of 7.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.