The Exorcist III (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1990, The Exorcist III is a horror and mystery film directed by William Peter Blatty, running about 110 minutes. “Do you dare walk these steps again?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A police lieutenant uncovers more than he bargained for as his investigation of a series of murders, which have all the hallmarks of the deceased Gemini serial killer, leads him to question the patients of a psychiatric ward.
Who’s in it. The Exorcist III stars George C. Scott as Lt. William 'Bill' Kinderman, Ed Flanders as Father Joseph Kevin Dyer, Brad Dourif as James Venamun / The Gemini Killer and Jason Miller as Father Damien Karras / Patient X, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Exorcist III has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $39M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium and Night Flight Plus 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 The Exorcist III page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Exorcist III tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Exorcist III (1990)?
- In US, The Exorcist III is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Peacock Premium, 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 The Exorcist III worth watching?
- The Exorcist III holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Exorcist III?
- The Exorcist III stars George C. Scott, Ed Flanders, Brad Dourif, Jason Miller and Nicol Williamson.
- When was The Exorcist III released?
- The Exorcist III was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.