Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
Seen it?2019 | 105 min | Documentary, Horror
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and the curious.
- The mood
- Scary, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A lyrical and spiritual cinematic essay on The Exorcist, the last film of Alexandre O. Philippe explores the uncharted depths of William Friedkin’s mind’s eye, the nuances of his filmmaking process, and the mysteries of faith and fate that have shaped his life and filmography.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alexandre O. Philippe
- William FriedkinSelf
- Hikaru BabaExtra: Kyoto, Japan
- Yuka NiwaExtra: Kyoto, Japan