The Exorcist (1973)
English · Horror · 122 min
★ 7.7 Solid 8,946 ratings
Released 26 Dec 1973
Page updated 19 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Audiences love it; critics are split.
Audience★ 7.7 from 8,946 ratings on TMDB
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Mixed
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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
| Runtime | 2h 2m |
| Genre | Horror |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
William Friedkin
Cast

Ellen Burstyn
Chris MacNeil

Linda Blair
Regan MacNeil

Jason Miller
Father Damien Karras

Max von Sydow
Father Lankester Merrin

Lee J. Cobb
Lt. Bill Kinderman

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