Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2005, Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Paul Schrader, running about 117 minutes. “Go back before the beginning, to the place where evil was born.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Haunted by terrible acts the Nazis forced him to participate in, the disenchanted Father Lankester Merrin focuses his energies on helping with an archaeological dig in the northern part of Kenya. There, the crew uncovers a church that predates Christian missions into the area, but the discovery also causes strange events to start occurring -- including physical changes to a young, disabled boy, whom Merrin grows to suspect has been possessed by a demon.
Who’s in it. Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist stars Stellan Skarsgård as Father Lankester Merrin, Gabriel Mann as Father Francis, Clara Bellar as Rachel Lesno and Billy Crawford as Cheche, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $251.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist (2005)?
- In US, Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist worth watching?
- Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist?
- Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist stars Stellan Skarsgård, Gabriel Mann, Clara Bellar, Billy Crawford and Ralph Brown.
- When was Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist released?
- Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.