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The Exorcist

7.719732h 2m18MovieHorror

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

Where to watch

HBO Max Amazon Channel

HBO Max Amazon Channel HBO Max

HBO Max

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by William Friedkin

Ellen Burstyn

Linda Blair

Jason Miller

Father Damien Karras

Max von Sydow

Father Lankester Merrin

Lee J. Cobb

Lt. Bill Kinderman

William O'Malley

William O'Malley

Father Joseph Kevin Dyer

Kitty Winn

Barton Heyman

Peter Masterson

Peter Masterson

Jack MacGowran

Rudolf Schündler

Rudolf Schündler

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The Exorcist — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Exorcist?

The Exorcist is streaming on HBO Max in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Exorcist on Netflix?

No, The Exorcist is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

Is The Exorcist on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Exorcist for free?

The Exorcist is available on HBO Max in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

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).