Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1977, Exorcist II: The Heretic is a thriller, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by John Boorman, running about 118 minutes. “It's Four Years Later...What Does She Remember?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bizarre nightmares plague Regan MacNeil four years after her possession and exorcism. Has the demon returned? And if so, can the combined faith and knowledge of a Vatican investigator and a hypnotic research specialist free her from its grasp?
Who’s in it. Exorcist II: The Heretic stars Linda Blair as Regan MacNeil, Richard Burton as Father Philip Lamont, Louise Fletcher as Dr. Gene Tuskin and Max von Sydow as Father Lankester Merrin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Exorcist II: The Heretic has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $30.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Exorcist II: The Heretic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Exorcist II: The Heretic tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977)?
- In US, Exorcist II: The Heretic is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Exorcist II: The Heretic worth watching?
- Exorcist II: The Heretic holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Exorcist II: The Heretic?
- Exorcist II: The Heretic stars Linda Blair, Richard Burton, Louise Fletcher, Max von Sydow and Kitty Winn.
- When was Exorcist II: The Heretic released?
- Exorcist II: The Heretic was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.