The Exorcist (1973)
📌 Available on Prime Video🛡️ Adults 18+
📖 Story
A devoted mother watches her young daughter descend into an unimaginable nightmare when a demonic force takes hold of her soul. The Exorcist follows her desperate battle against an ancient evil, seeking salvation through faith when medicine fails and hope crumbles. Two priests—one struggling with doubt, one burdened by age—must confront pure darkness to save an innocent child. Their spiritual warfare becomes a haunting meditation on belief, love, and the price of redemption in a world where evil wears a human face.
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Rise-to-power
92
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EnergyRising and charged
ToneEpic and aspirational
ExperienceGrowth, power, and escalation
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect a rise-from-below journey built on training, power shifts, and the satisfaction of steady progression.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weight
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Adults
📌 MPAA
This title is not ideal for family viewing.
Runtime
122 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorWilliam Friedkin
WritingWilliam Peter Blatty
CastEllen BurstynLinda BlairJason MillerMax von SydowLee J. Cobb
ProductionWilliam Peter BlattyNoel Marshall
MusicChris NewmanRoss TaylorRandy Nite
CinematographyOwen RoizmanJosh WeinerDavid Wynn-Jones
Where to watch The Exorcist
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Now available through 9 official offers on 1 platform
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✨Availability Snapshot9 offers
The Exorcist is currently listed across official watch options including Prime Video.
Rental starts from 3.49 GBP on Prime Video. Purchase starts from 7.99 GBP on Prime Video.
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
An editorial snapshot using the title’s recorded currency: budget, revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple without forcing USD conversion.
🏆Historic outlier36.8x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue became exceptional against a very small cost base
The return multiple is extremely high because the reported production budget is unusually small compared with the recorded box office revenue.
Quick pulse
Historic commercial outlier
💹 Return multiple: 36.8x📈 ROI: +3,578%🧾 Historic outlier
💰Budget
$12M12 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$441.3M441.3 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
🏆Commercial gap
+$429.3M+429.3 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
🏆Return multiple
36.8x36.8x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Relative map for a low-budget outlier
Relative scale — outlier figures
Budget: $12M • Revenue: $441.3M • Commercial gap: +$429.3M ROI +3,578%
This commercial analysis treats the title as an exceptional low-budget/high-return case, so the return multiple should be read as an outlier rather than a normal blockbuster comparison. — Return multiple is far above normal blockbuster ranges.
Note: this figure sits outside normal commercial ranges, so it is treated as an outlier rather than a standard comparison.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Note: this figure sits outside normal commercial ranges, so it is treated as an outlier rather than a standard comparison.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
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Cast & crew
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
Barton Heyman
Dr. Klein
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Peter Masterson
Dr. Barringer
Jack MacGowran
Burke Dennings
Rudolf Schündler
Karl
Gina Petrushka
Willi
Robert Symonds
Dr. Taney
Arthur Storch
Psychiatrist
Director: William Friedkin
❓ FAQ
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1Where can I watch The Exorcist?
The film is available on Prime Video where you can stream it directly with a subscription. The total duration is 122 minutes.
2Is The Exorcist suitable for children and families?
No, The Exorcist is a classic horror film intended for adults and contains frightening and violent scenes. It is not recommended for children and minors.
3What is the plot of The Exorcist in brief?
The film tells the story of a mother who witnesses her young daughter transform into a terrifying creature due to demonic possession in Georgetown in 1973. As supernatural events escalate violently, medicine and science fail to provide answers, leaving the mother to seek spiritual salvation.
4Who is the director and main cast of The Exorcist?
The film is directed by William Friedkin and features international stars like Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, Jason Miller, and Max von Sydow. Released in 1973, it became one of the greatest horror films in cinema history.
5How many times has this film been re-released or updated?
The Exorcist from 1973 is considered the original and classic version available on Prime Video. The film enjoys a worldwide reputation and a rich history in cinema.
6What is the difference between horror and drama elements in this work?
The Exorcist combines both horror and drama elements, exploring supernatural terror and frightening events alongside the human and emotional struggle of the mother losing her daughter. This balance between horror and drama makes it a comprehensive cinematic work.
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