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The Exorcist
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Directed by William Friedkin. With Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, Jason Miller.
7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Exorcist.
MoviHero lists December 26, 1973 as the release date for The Exorcist. William Friedkin is the listed director. The listed cast includes Ellen Burstyn as Chris MacNeil, Linda Blair as Regan MacNeil, Jason Miller as Father Damien Karras, Max von Sydow as Father Lankester Merrin. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 26, 1973
GenresHorror
Runtime2h 2m
DirectorWilliam Friedkin
CastEllen Burstyn as Chris MacNeil, Linda Blair as Regan MacNeil, Jason Miller as Father Damien Karras, Max von Sydow as Father Lankester Merrin
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The Exorcist runs 2h 2m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.8/10 from 9,038 votes. Updated Nov 14, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary9/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“The 4K restoration of The Exorcist is absolutely stunning.”
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“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…”
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“The Exorcist (1973) is one of those horror films that sticks with you long after the credits roll.”
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“My bed was shaking. I can't get to sleep.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherChris MacNeilChris MacNeil in The Exorcist (1973), played by Ellen Burstyn.Open character guide otherRegan MacNeilRegan MacNeil in The Exorcist (1973), played by Linda Blair.Open character guide otherFather Damien KarrasFather Damien Karras in The Exorcist (1973), played by Jason Miller.Open character guide
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