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Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist

2019·Movie
1h 45min
82
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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Scare4

Heart

Nostalgic and cathartic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Show business, faith and meaning, and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction9
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

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A lyrical and spiritual cinematic essay on The Exorcist, the last film of Alexandre O. Philippe explores the uncharted depths of William Friedkin’s mind’s eye, the nuances of his filmmaking process, and the mysteries of faith and fate that have shaped his life and filmography.
William FriedkinThe ExorcistBehind-the-ScenesFilmmaking ProcessSpiritual ExplorationCinematic EssayDirector's VisionAlexandre O. PhilippeFaith and Fate

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Where can I stream Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist legally?

Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist?

1 h 45 min

Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist runs 1 h 45 min.

Is Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist?

Critics84
Audiences84

Yes. Critics average 84 and audiences 84 out of 100, so both groups see Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist much the same way.

What language is Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, France.

In how many countries can I watch Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist?

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