The Exorcist (1973)
A mother's desperate fight for her possessed daughter unfolds with bleak, gritty suspense.
When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.
How intense is The Exorcist?
The Exorcist is terrifying, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Exorcist feels like
- Tone
- chillingsuspensefulbleakgritty
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Exorcist
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Exorcist for you?
Is The Exorcist scary?
Yes. The Exorcist is scare level 3 of 3, one of the scariest titles in the CouchRot catalog.
Is The Exorcist gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Exorcist sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Exorcist OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 3, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Exorcist?
The Exorcist runs 2h 2m.
Where can I stream The Exorcist?
The Exorcist is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Exorcist have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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