Exorcist: The Beginning
“Go back to where the horror began.”
Years before Father Merrin helped save Regan MacNeil’s soul, he first encounters the demon Pazuzu in East Africa.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | U-NEXT | — |
| South Korea | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Exorcist: The Beginning
Exorcist: The Beginning is a 2004 English-language horror and mystery film directed by Renny Harlin. The cast is led by Stellan Skarsgård, Izabella Scorupco, James D'Arcy. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 5.4/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Exorcist: The Beginning was produced by Dominion Productions and Morgan Creek Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on August 20, 2004, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $80 million, it went on to gross $78 million worldwide.
- Director
- Renny Harlin
- Writers
- Alexi Hawley, William Wisher, Caleb Carr
- Release date
- August 20, 2004
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $80 million
- Box office
- $78 million
- Production
- Dominion Productions, Morgan Creek Entertainment
Exorcist: The Beginning cast & crew
Exorcist: The Beginning was directed by Renny Harlin and written by Alexi Hawley, William Wisher, and Caleb Carr.
The cast features Stellan Skarsgård as Father Lankester Merrin, Izabella Scorupco as Sarah Lesno, James D'Arcy as Father Francis, Julian Wadham as Major Granville, Remy Sweeney as Joseph, and Andrew French as Chuma.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Trevor Rabin, cinematography is by Vittorio Storaro, and it was produced by Guy McElwaine and James G. Robinson.
Is Exorcist: The Beginning worth watching?
Exorcist: The Beginning holds an audience score of 5.4/10 from 891 ratings, a more divisive horror films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy horror and mystery, Exorcist: The Beginning is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Exorcist: The Beginning
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Cast of Exorcist: The Beginning
Stellan Skarsgård
Father Lankester Merrin
Izabella Scorupco
Sarah Lesno
James D'Arcy
Father Francis
Julian Wadham
Major Granville
Remy Sweeney
Joseph
Andrew French
Chuma
Antonie Kamerling
Lieutenant Kessel
Ben Cross
Semelier
Alan Ford
Jefferies
Ralph Brown
Sergeant Major
David Bradley
Father Gionetti
Eddie Osei
Emekwi
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Exorcist: The Beginning — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Exorcist: The Beginning in United States?
Exorcist: The Beginning is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Exorcist: The Beginning in?
Exorcist: The Beginning is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Exorcist: The Beginning?
Exorcist: The Beginning runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is Exorcist: The Beginning rated?
Exorcist: The Beginning is rated R. It holds a 5.4/10 audience score from 891 ratings.
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