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The Exorcist

7.719732h 2mR 18+MovieHorror

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

DirectorWilliam Friedkin
WriterWilliam Peter Blatty
ProducersWilliam Peter Blatty·Noel Marshall

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by William Friedkin

EBEllen Burstyn
Ellen Burstyn
Chris MacNeil
LBLinda Blair
Linda Blair
Regan MacNeil
JMJason Miller
Jason Miller
Father Damien Karras
MSMax von Sydow
Max von Sydow
Father Lankester Merrin
LCLee J. Cobb
Lee J. Cobb
Lt. Bill Kinderman
WOWilliam O'Malley
William O'Malley
Father Joseph Kevin Dyer
KWKitty Winn
Kitty Winn
Sharon Spencer
BHBarton Heyman
Barton Heyman
Dr. Klein
PMPeter Masterson
Peter Masterson
Dr. Barringer
JMJack MacGowran
Jack MacGowran
Burke Dennings
RSRudolf Schündler
Rudolf Schündler
Karl
GP
Gina Petrushka
Willi

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The Exorcist — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Exorcist?

The Exorcist isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Exorcist on Netflix?

No, The Exorcist is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store.

Is The Exorcist on Amazon Prime Video?

The Exorcist isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Exorcist for free?

The Exorcist isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store.

Is there a sequel to The Exorcist?

Yes — The Exorcist is followed by Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977) in the Exorcist Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Exorcist?

The Exorcist is the first film in the Exorcist Collection.

Is The Exorcist part of a trilogy?

No — The Exorcist is part of the Exorcist Collection, which has 6 films.

How many movies are in the Exorcist Collection?

There are 6 films in the Exorcist Collection: The Exorcist (1973), Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977), The Exorcist III (1990), Exorcist: The Beginning (2004), Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist (2005) and The Exorcist: Believer (2023).