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The Pope's Exorcist

2023·Movie
1h 43min·R

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The Pope's Exorcist fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Faith and meaning, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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About

Inspired by the actual files of Father Gabriele Amorth, Chief Exorcist of the Vatican.

Father Gabriele Amorth, Chief Exorcist of the Vatican, investigates a young boy's terrifying possession and ends up uncovering a centuries-old conspiracy the Vatican has desperately tried to keep hidden.
Exorcism HorrorSupernatural ThrillerReligious ConspiracyDemonic PossessionVatican MysteryRussell Crowe VehicleGood vs EvilAtmospheric HorrorIntense & Disturbing

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Where can I stream The Pope's Exorcist legally?

The Pope's Exorcist is included with a subscription to Hulu, fuboTV, and YouTube TV in the United States. 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 The Pope's Exorcist worth watching?

55
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Pope's Exorcist rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Pope's Exorcist?

1 h 43 min

The Pope's Exorcist runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Pope's Exorcist?

Critics48
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate The Pope's Exorcist higher (62) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Pope's Exorcist a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$77 million

Yes. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $77 million worldwide, 4.3 times its budget.

What language is The Pope's Exorcist in?

EnglishFulaGermanItalianLatinPortugueseSpanish

It was made in English, with some Fula, German, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Pope's Exorcist?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Pope's Exorcist in 122 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Pope's Exorcist use?

Holy Burns EvilVomit Indiscretion ShotVery Loosely Based on a True StoryAnd the Adventure ContinuesDemonic PossessionArtistic License – HistoryEvil Sounds DeepMy Greatest FailureSealed Evil in a CanNot This One, That OneInterrupted Suicide

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for The Pope's Exorcist, including Holy Burns Evil, Vomit Indiscretion Shot, Very Loosely Based on a True Story.