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The Exorcist

31st May 1973
2h 2m
William Friedkin

The Exorcist is a 1973 Possession Horror film released on 31st May; William Friedkin directed the film which stars Linda Blair, Jason Miller, and Max von Sydow. A sequel, Exorcist II: The Heretic, was released in 1977. It was later remade/rebooted as The Exorcist: Believer in 2023. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $430,306,145 on its budget.

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IMDb
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When a 12-year-old girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests in a desperate to save her from the evil that is consuming her.

If you started watching this film now, it would finish at approximately 3:17pm.

Cast (43)

Linda Blair's profile Linda Blair Regan MacNeil
Age at Filming ≈ 13
Jason Miller's profile Jason Miller Father Damien Karras
Age at Filming ≈ 33
Ellen Burstyn's profile Ellen Burstyn Chris MacNeil
Age at Filming ≈ 40
William O'Malley's profile William O'Malley
Age at Filming ≈ 41
Eileen Dietz's profile Eileen Dietz
Age at Filming ≈ 28
Barton Heyman's profile Barton Heyman
Age at Filming ≈ 35
Titos Vandis's profile Titos Vandis
Age at Filming ≈ 55
Jack MacGowran's profile Jack MacGowran Burke Dennings
Age at Filming ≈ 54
Peter Masterson's profile Peter Masterson
Age at Filming ≈ 38
Mercedes McCambridge's profile Mercedes McCambridge
Age at Filming ≈ 56
John Mahon's profile John Mahon
Age at Filming ≈ 34
Mary Boylan's profile Mary Boylan
Age at Filming ≈ 59
Lee J. Cobb's profile Lee J. Cobb William F. Kinderman
Age at Filming ≈ 61
Robert Symonds's profile Robert Symonds
Age at Filming ≈ 46
Rudolf Schündler's profile Rudolf Schündler
Age at Filming ≈ 66
Roy Cooper's profile Roy Cooper
Age at Filming ≈ 42
Dick Callinan
Age at Filming ≈ 45
Kitty Winn's profile Kitty Winn
Age at Filming ≈ 28
Robert Gerringer
Age at Filming ≈ 46
William Peter Blatty's profile William Peter Blatty
Age at Filming ≈ 44
Arthur Storch's profile Arthur Storch
Age at Filming ≈ 47
Wallace Rooney's profile Wallace Rooney
Age at Filming ≈ 62
Mason Curry
Age at Filming ≈ 64
Toni Darnay
Age at Filming ≈ 51
Joanne Dusseau
Age at Filming ≈ 30
Paul Bateson
Age at Filming ≈ 32
Rita Sakellariou's profile Rita Sakellariou
Age at Filming ≈ 38
Ron Faber
Age at Filming ≈ 39
Gina Petrushka's profile Gina Petrushka
Age at Filming ≈ 63

Watch The Exorcist (1973) online

Updated: 18th Jan 2024, 9:31pm

Production Companies

Hoya Productions

Connected Films

The Exorcist: Believer poster
Remade/Rebooted As
Exorcist II: The Heretic poster
Followed By

Part of the Boxset

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The Exorcist Content Advisories

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Alcohol Use
Smoking

The Exorcist Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

2% 13-19
5% 20-29
19% 30-39
21% 40-49
12% 50-59
12% 60-69
30% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

37% Female
63% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

9% Good
91% Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

7% Priest
2% Actress
2% Director
2% Psychiatrist
86% Unknown

The Exorcist FAQ

When was The Exorcist released?

The Exorcist was released on Thursday May 31st, 1973.

Who plays the lead role(s) in The Exorcist?

The lead roles are played by Linda Blair in the role of Regan MacNeil and Jason Miller in the role of Father Damien Karras.

How much did The Exorcist cost to make?

The budget was $11,000,000.

How much money did The Exorcist make?

The worldwide revenue was $441,306,145.

Is The Exorcist on Netflix?

No, The Exorcist is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is The Exorcist on Amazon Prime?

No, The Exorcist is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is The Exorcist on Disney Plus?

No, The Exorcist is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States