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The Exorcism of Emily Rose

2005Movie2 h 2 minPG-13

CrimeDrama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic466.6Rotten Tomatoes46%60%

A nerve-racking, open-ended crime movie about faith and meaning and crime.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you scare easily

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Story

One person's story of faith and possession.

When a young girl called Emily Rose dies, everyone puts blame on the exorcism which was performed on her by Father Moore prior to her death. The priest is arrested on suspicion of murder. The trial begins with lawyer Erin Bruner representing Moore, but it is not going to be easy, as no one wants to believe what Father Moore says is true.

Feels like

  • Religious Horror Courtroom Drama
  • Faith vs. Science Conflict
  • Ambiguous Supernatural Thriller
  • Based on True Events
  • Psychological Terror
  • Non-Linear Narrative Structure
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Intense Dialogue
  • Disturbing Possession Imagery

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Scott Derrickson
Written by
Scott Derrickson, Paul Harris Boardman
Produced by
Paul Harris Boardman, Beau Flynn, Gary Lucchesi
Music by
Christopher Young

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Facts

September 9, 2005 · 2 h 2 min · PG-13

Released
September 9, 2005
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$19 million
Box office
$145 million
Available in
119 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Madness Mantra, Good Shepherd, Posthumous Character +9

  • Madness Mantra
  • Good Shepherd
  • Posthumous Character
  • Hollywood Law
  • Many Spirits Inside of One
  • As the Good Book Says...
  • Kubrick Stare
  • "Rashomon"-Style
  • Hollywood Exorcism
  • Religious Horror
  • Maybe Magic, Maybe Mundane
  • Oh, Crap!

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Exorcism of Emily Rose?"

Questions about The Exorcism of Emily Rose

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Exorcism of Emily Rose?

fuboTVPhiloTubi TV

In the United States, The Exorcism of Emily Rose streams on fuboTV and Philo, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 90 other countries.

Is The Exorcism of Emily Rose worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 46). Audiences rate it higher (64 out of 100) than critics (46).

Is The Exorcism of Emily Rose okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will The Exorcism of Emily Rose scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Can I half-watch The Exorcism of Emily Rose?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for ambiguity and 8 for philosophical.

Was The Exorcism of Emily Rose a box office hit?

Budget$19 million
Box office$145 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $19 million to make and earned $145 million worldwide, 7.6 times its budget.