The Exorcist

Name: The Exorcist
Genre: Horror
Released: 1973-12-26
Cast: Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, Jason Miller, Max von Sydow, Lee J. Cobb

1973 | 122 min | Horror

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

It won 2 Oscars, it made about 39 times its budget, people are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes). Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for horror fans. If you loved A Nightmare on Elm Street, start here.
The mood: Scary.
The pace: Moves along nicely, at 2 hr 2 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.
Made in 1973: an older pace and style.

When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
7.8 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 2 Oscars: Academy Awards: Best Screenplay – Based on Material from Another Medium, Academy Awards: Best Sound. Won 5 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture – Drama, Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture, Golden Globe Awards: Best Director – Motion Picture, Golden Globe Awards: Best Screenplay – Motion Picture and 1 more. Also nominated for 8 more Oscars, 3 more Golden Globes and 1 BAFTA. Plus 4 other awards.
Box office & staying powerVery strong
$431 million worldwide on a $11 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.0 million people sought it out in the past year