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The Exorcist

A visiting actress in Washington, D.C., notices dramatic and dangerous changes in the behavior and physical make-up of her 12-year-old daughter. Meanwhile, a young priest at nearby Georgetown University begins to doubt his faith while dealing with his mother's terminal sickness. And, book-ending the story, a frail, elderly priest recognizes the necessity for a show-down with an old demonic enemy. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Horror), release year 1973, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of The Exorcist

A visiting actress in Washington, D.C., notices dramatic and dangerous changes in the behavior and physical make-up of her 12-year-old daughter. Meanwhile, a young priest at nearby Georgetown University begins to doubt his faith while dealing with his mother's terminal sickness. And, book-ending the story, a frail, elderly priest recognizes the necessity for a show-down with an old demonic enemy.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Horror), release year 1973, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 1973
  • Released 26 Dec 1973
  • Runtime 122 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.1/10 from 495,533 votes
  • Metascore 83/100
  • Genres Horror
  • Languages English, Latin, Greek, French, German, Arabic, Kurdish
  • Countries United States

Cast

Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair

Direction and writing

Directed by: William Friedkin

Written by: William Peter Blatty

Awards and recognition

Won 2 Oscars. 18 wins & 21 nominations total

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