The Exorcist
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Overview
A visiting actress in Washington, D.C., notices dramatic and dangerous changes in the behavior and physical make-up of her 12-year-old daughter. Meanwhile, a young priest at nearby Georgetown University begins to doubt his faith while dealing with his mother's terminal sickness. And, book-ending the story, a frail, elderly priest recognizes the nec...
Director / Creator
William Friedkin
Writers
William Peter Blatty
Top Cast
About The Exorcist (1973)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
The Exorcist (1973) is a Horror film from United States. the film was directed by William Friedkin from a screenplay by William Peter Blatty. It runs 2 hours and 2 minutes and was produced primarily in English and Latin.
What it's about
A visiting actress in Washington, D.C., notices dramatic and dangerous changes in the behavior and physical make-up of her 12-year-old daughter. Meanwhile, a young priest at nearby Georgetown University begins to doubt his faith while dealing with his mother's terminal sickness. And, book-ending the story, a frail, elderly priest recognizes the necessity for a show-down with an old demonic enemy.
Cast and crew
The film stars Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, and Linda Blair in supporting roles. Writing credits go to William Peter Blatty, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, The Exorcist holds a rating of 8.1/10 based on 493,216 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 78%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 83/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: Won 2 Oscars. 18 wins & 21 nominations total. These numbers place The Exorcist within the broader landscape of Horror cinema from 1973, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
It can also be rented or purchased digitally through YouTube, Fandango at Home, and AppleTV. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why The Exorcist is worth knowing
If you enjoy Horror films, The Exorcist offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 1973 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how horror evolved during that period. Performances from Ellen Burstyn and Max von Sydow are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep The Exorcist on your watchlist for later.
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