🎞 MTDbBest ofBy yearBy genreBy runtimeBrowse (app)

MTDb › Best of › 2004 › Exorcist: The Beginning

Exorcist: The Beginning poster

Exorcist: The Beginning (2004)

“Go back to where the horror began.”

5.4/10 · 922 votes 1h 54m r ThrillerHorrorMystery

#174 of 179 films from 2004 #2317 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Renny Harlin · Written by William Wisher, Alexi Hawley, Caleb Carr

▶ Trailer, images & where to stream

Overview

Years before Father Merrin helped save Regan MacNeil’s soul, he first encounters the demon Pazuzu in East Africa.

Cast

Stellan Skarsgårdas Father Lankester Merrin
Izabella Scorupcoas Sarah Lesno
James D'Arcyas Father Francis
Julian Wadhamas Major Granville
Remy Sweeneyas Joseph
Andrew Frenchas Chuma
Antonie Kamerlingas Lieutenant Kessel
Ben Crossas Semelier
Alan Fordas Jefferies
Ralph Brownas Sergeant Major
David Bradleyas Father Gionetti
Eddie Oseias Emekwi
Israel Aduramoas Jomo
Patrick O'Kaneas Bession

Facts

Release dateAugust 20, 2004
Runtime114 min (1h 54m) — about the same as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$80,000,000
Box office$78,000,586 (1.0× budget)
IMDbtt0204313

More from Renny Harlin

Die Hard 2Die Hard 21990 · ★ 7.0 · 2h 4m The Long Kiss GoodnightThe Long Kiss Goodnight1996 · ★ 6.6 · 2h 1m CliffhangerCliffhanger1993 · ★ 6.5 · 1h 53m MindhuntersMindhunters2004 · ★ 6.4 · 1h 46m CleanerCleaner2007 · ★ 6.1 · 1h 28m Deep Blue SeaDeep Blue Sea1999 · ★ 6.0 · 1h 45m The Dyatlov Pass IncidentThe Dyatlov Pass Incident2013 · ★ 6.0 · 1h 40m A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream MasterA Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master1988 · ★ 5.9 · 1h 33m

If you liked Exorcist: The Beginning

Same genre, released within a few years, sorted by TMDB rating.

The OthersThe Others2001 · ★ 7.6 · 1h 41m CureCure1997 · ★ 7.6 · 1h 51m The Devil's AdvocateThe Devil's Advocate1997 · ★ 7.5 · 2h 24m The Skin I Live InThe Skin I Live In2011 · ★ 7.5 · 2h 0m Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood PrisonNaruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison2011 · ★ 7.3 · 1h 48m ShutterShutter2004 · ★ 7.3 · 1h 36m Sleepy HollowSleepy Hollow1999 · ★ 7.2 · 1h 45m Inland EmpireInland Empire2006 · ★ 7.0 · 3h 0m

Questions

How long is Exorcist: The Beginning?
Exorcist: The Beginning runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Is Exorcist: The Beginning worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.4/10 across 922 votes, which places it #174 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 3%) and #2317 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Exorcist: The Beginning?
Exorcist: The Beginning was directed by Renny Harlin. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Die Hard 2 (1990), The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996), Cliffhanger (1993).
Who stars in Exorcist: The Beginning?
Stellan Skarsgård as Father Lankester Merrin; Izabella Scorupco as Sarah Lesno; James D'Arcy as Father Francis; Julian Wadham as Major Granville; Remy Sweeney as Joseph; Andrew French as Chuma.
What is Exorcist: The Beginning rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Exorcist: The Beginning?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/15185.

Browse

Best of 2004Best thrillerThriller of the 2000sBest horrorHorror of the 2000sBest mysteryMystery of the 2000sAll lists
MTDb·Best films by year, genre and runtime·A century in numbers·Browse and watch trailers

Film data and images from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Ratings are TMDB user scores as of 2026-10-05.