The Exorcist_
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"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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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2 countries
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2 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Exorcist earned $441.3M worldwide on a $12.0M budget — a 3,578% return on investment.
William Friedkin →
Year context
The Exorcist was released 53 years ago in 1973.
CAST (20)
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
Jack MacGowran
Burke Dennings
Barton Heyman
Dr. Klein
Peter Masterson
Dr. Barringer
Rudolf Schündler
Karl
Gina Petrushka
Willi
Robert Symonds
Dr. Taney
Arthur Storch
Psychiatrist
Thomas Bermingham
Tom
Vasiliki Maliaros
Mary Karras
Titos Vandis
Uncle John
John Mahon
Language Lab Director
Wallace Rooney
Bishop Michael
Ron Faber
Chuck / Demon (voice)
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$12.0M
Budget
$441.3M
Revenue
+3578%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
AWARDS (10)
G
Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
1974
WON
G
Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay
1974
WON
G
Golden Globe Award for Best Director
1974
WON
G
Academy Award for Best Sound
1974
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
122 min (2h 2m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.7/10 (8,465 votes)
Popularity
11
Budget
$12,000,000
Box Office
$441,306,145
Profit
+$429,306,145
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Exorcist about?
When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.
How long is The Exorcist?
The Exorcist has a runtime of 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Who directed The Exorcist?
The Exorcist was directed by William Friedkin.
Who stars in The Exorcist?
The cast of The Exorcist includes Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, Jason Miller, Max von Sydow, Lee J. Cobb.
How much did The Exorcist make at the box office?
The Exorcist earned $441,306,145 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $12,000,000.
What is the rating of The Exorcist?
The Exorcist has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 8,465 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Horror
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