The Exorcist (1974)
Audiences love it.
The FilmyChill Score combines audience ratings and critics' reception, and updates twice a day. No studio or platform can pay for a score. How the score works
The Exorcist is streaming in Japan on Hulu, U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next.
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 8,928 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Should you spend 2h 2m on it?
2h 2m of English horror. That score holds across 8,928 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 R15+
- you're after a gentle scare. It's rated R15+
- Why
- It rates 7.7/10 across 8,928 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
- An ordinary evening in
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? | R15+ · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Horror |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
William Friedkin
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 11 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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