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The Exorcist (1973)

English · Horror · 122 min
★ 7.7 Solid 8,946 ratings
Released 26 Dec 1973
Page updated 19 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Worth a watch

Audiences love it; critics are split.

Audience★ 7.7 from 8,946 ratings on TMDB
Loved
CriticsFrom published reviews
Mixed

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 Malaysia on HBO Max.

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 8,946 ratings, well above what most films manage. It runs a manageable 122 minutes. In Malaysia you can stream it on HBO Max.

Should you spend 2h 2m on it?

2h 2m of English horror. That score holds across 8,946 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.

Why
It rates 7.7/10 across 8,946 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

Runtime2h 2m
GenreHorror
LanguageEnglish
Best screenStream at home

Director

William Friedkin

Cast

Ellen Burstyn
Ellen Burstyn
Chris MacNeil
Linda Blair
Linda Blair
Regan MacNeil
Jason Miller
Jason Miller
Father Damien Karras
Max von Sydow
Max von Sydow
Father Lankester Merrin
Lee J. Cobb
Lee J. Cobb
Lt. Bill Kinderman
William O'Malley
William O'Malley
Father Joseph Kevin Dyer

Where to watch in Malaysia

HBO Max

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Rent or buy
Apple TV StoreGoogle Play Movies

Availability as of 14 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.

More: All HBO Max titles in Malaysia

Trailer

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Frequently asked

Is The Exorcist worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — Audiences love it; critics are split. It rates 7.7/10 on audience ratings. 2h 2m of English horror. That score holds across 8,946 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Where can I watch The Exorcist?
You can stream The Exorcist in Malaysia on HBO Max.
When is The Exorcist coming to streaming?
The Exorcist is already streaming in Malaysia on HBO Max.
What language is The Exorcist in?
The Exorcist is an English film (Horror).
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