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The Exorcist

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.

7.7(8,945)19732h 2mRated R35

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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Status
Released
Budget
$11M
Box office
$233,005,644
Language
German
Part of The Exorcist Collection · 6 films
  • washington dc, usa
  • based on novel or book
  • religion and supernatural
  • exorcism
  • halloween
  • paranormal phenomena
  • possession
  • satan
  • priest
  • demon
  • roman catholic church
  • demonic possession

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Behind the camera

Produced in

United States of America

Where to watch

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Awards & recognition

Oscar wins
2
Total wins
18
Total nominations
21
  • Won 2 Oscars
  • 18 wins
  • 21 nominations total

Awards data for The Exorcist provided by OMDb.

Release dates

  • IndiaIN

    • Theatrical27 Aug 1977
  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalR26 Dec 1973
    • TheatricalRRe-release11 Apr 1979
    • Theatrical (limited)Re-release17 Mar 2000
    • TheatricalRRestored Version22 Sept 2000
    • PhysicalR6 Dec 2000
    • PremiereScreamfest Horror Film Festival (Extended Version)17 Oct 2002
    • Theatrical (limited)Re-release30 Sept 2010
  • United KingdomGB

    • Premiere18London14 Mar 1974
    • Theatrical18X (original rating)22 Sept 1974
    • Theatrical18Re-release20 Jul 1980
  • United Arab EmiratesAE

    • PhysicalBlu-ray18 Oct 2010
  • AustraliaAU

    • TheatricalR 18+Restored version22 Mar 2001
    • Digital / OTTMA 15+3 Apr 2019
  • CanadaCA

    • Theatrical18A26 Dec 1973
    • Physical18ADVD26 Dec 2000
  • ArgentinaAR

    • Theatrical+1814 Aug 1974
    • TheatricalRe-release20 Sept 1979
    • Theatrical+16Restored version18 Feb 2001
    • Theatrical30 Oct 2025
  • BelgiumBE

    • Theatrical1820 Sept 1974
    • Theatrical18Restored Version2 Mar 2001
  • BrazilBR

    • Theatrical1811 Nov 1974
    • Theatrical18Restored version2 Mar 2001
  • ChileCL

    • TheatricalRe-release30 May 2015
  • ChinaCN

    • PremiereShanghai International Film Festival25 Jun 2017
    • Premiere Beijing International Film Festival (4K)Director Edited The Version You've Never Seen Before19 Apr 2024
  • CzechiaCZ

    • Theatrical15+Restored version12 Jul 2001

Frequently asked questions

The Exorcist was released on 26 December 1973.

Audience reviews

3IMDb 8.1/10
  • P

    Potential Kermode

    2/16/2017

    6/10

    **Shocking rather than frightening.** Friedkin's The Exorcist is a film that shocks rather than scares. A well made film that achieved notoriety via pea soup. A slow and intelligent film with strong performances - yet also a mostly disappointing one for those who dare to go beyond the hype and actually _experience_ it for the first time. For a film that _does_ succeed in frightening the audience and with none …

  • G

    griggs79

    10/15/2024

    10/10

    The 4K restoration of The Exorcist is absolutely stunning. Every frame has been enhanced to reveal richer textures, making the eerie details of Regan's demonic possession even more unsettling. The colours in key scenes are now more vivid, adding depth to the already tense atmosphere. Iconic moments, such as Father Merrin's arrival under the streetlight and Regan's head spin, have been revitalized, making them feel ev…

  • R

    RalphRahal

    2/13/2025

    9/10

    The Exorcist (1973) is one of those horror films that sticks with you long after the credits roll. It sets itself apart with an eerie, slow-building tension rather than relying on cheap scares. The story follows a young girl who begins exhibiting disturbing behavior, leading her mother to seek help from both medical professionals and, eventually, the church. The plot is simple but highly effective, creating an unsett…

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