The Exorcist (1973)
Audiences love it; critics are split.
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The Exorcist is streaming in Canada on Crave, Starz.
What the audience says
The Exorcist is one of the better-rated English films out there. It holds a 7.7/10 on TMDB from 8,945 ratings, well above what most films manage. It runs a manageable 122 minutes. In Canada you can stream it on Crave, Starz.
Should you spend 2h 2m on it?
2h 2m of English horror. That score holds across 8,945 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Don't watch this if…
- kids are in the room. This one is rated 18A
- you're after a gentle scare. It's rated 18A
- Why
- It rates 7.7/10 across 8,945 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- dread and jump scares aren't what you want tonight
- Best for
- A quiet evening at home
Story
When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 2m |
| Watch with family? | 18A · Adults only |
| Genre | Horror |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
William Friedkin
Cast
Where to watch in Canada
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Oct 19, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Crave titles in Canada
Trailer
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