
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
A determined lawyer takes on a controversial case defending a priest accused of negligent homicide after an exorcism gone wrong, uncovering a chilling mystery that blurs the lines between faith, science, and the supernatural.
“One person's story of faith and possession.”
Synopsis
After a young girl named Emily Rose dies, suspicion falls on the exorcism performed on her by Father Moore before her death. The priest is arrested on murder charges. The trial begins with lawyer Erin Bruner defending Moore, but the case proves difficult, as no one is willing to believe what Father Moore claims to be true.
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A crew of 405+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Paul N J OttossonShot by Bill DawsonScored by Christopher YoungDesigned by David BrisbinCostumes by Tish MonaghanStunts by Dean ChoeVFX by Michael Shelton
Box Office
2005 · Box office
💰 Box-office hit — grossed 7.6× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$145.2M
US & Canada: $75.1M — 52% of worldwide · International: $70.1M (48%)
Opening weekend: $30.1M — 40% of its US run. Front-loaded — most of its money arrived opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $36.7M — 49% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 2,981 theaters
Full synopsis
Versions & cuts
- unrated· 122 min
Also known as
- Der Exorzismus von Emily Rosede
- (Croatian)Egzorcizam Emili Rouz
- El exorcismo de Emily Rosees
- L'Exorcisme d'Emily Rosefr
- (French)L'exorcisme d'Emily Rose
Release dates around the world5 countries · showhide
- ItalySep 1, 2005
- CanadaSep 9, 2005
- IndiaSep 9, 2005
- United StatesSep 9, 2005
- SwitzerlandOct 7, 2005
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Cast & Crew
405 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Laura Linney
as Erin Bruner
Tom Wilkinson
as Father Moore
Shohreh Aghdashloo
as Dr. Adani
Campbell Scott
as Ethan Thomas
Jennifer Carpenter
as Emily Rose
Colm Feore
as Karl Gunderson
Joshua Close
as Jason
Kenneth Welsh
as Dr. Mueller
Duncan Fraser
as Dr. Cartwright
Jr Bourne
as Ray
Mary Beth Hurt
as Judge Brewster
Henry Czerny
as Dr. Briggs
Supporting cast
28Steve Archer
as Guy in Bar
Arlene Belcastro
as Praying Woman #2
David Berner
as Karl's Crony #1
Mary Black
as Dr. Vogel
Julian Christopher
as District Attorney
Aaron Douglas
as Asst. DA #1
Lorena Gale
as Jury Foreman
George Gordon
as Karl's Crony #2
Iris Graham
as Emily's Sister #2
Taylor Hill
as Emily's Sister #3
Chelah Horsdal
as Asst. DA #3
John Innes
as University Professor
Jeff Johnson
as Umbrella Guy
Michael Jonsson
as Deputy #1
Katie Keating
as Alice
Terence Kelly
as Medical Examiner
Darrin Maharaj
as On-The-Scene Reporter
Ryan Mcdonald
as Student in Classroom
Marilyn Norry
as Maria Rose
Joanna Piros
as News Anchorperson
Marsha Regis
as Asst. DA #2
Bobby Stewart
as Bailiff
Clay St Thomas
as Reporter on TV
Cory Lee
as Umbrella Girl
Liduina Vanderspek
as Praying Woman #1
Andrew Wheeler
as Nathaniel Rose
Jeff Anderson
as Prosecution Co-Counsel
Ally Warren
as Blond Juror
Directors
1Writers
5Producers
29Andre Lamal
executive producer
Beau Flynn
Producer, Producers
Christopher Young
orchestrator / score producer
David Mcilvain
executive producer
David Scott Rubin
line producer: additional photography, Los Angeles (as David Rubin)
Diana Tauder
visual effects producer
Flavio Motalla
score producer (uncredited)
Gary Lucchesi
Producer, Producers
J M Logan
visual effects producer: Captive Audience Productions
Jennifer Brooks
the producers wish to thank
Jim Knell
assistant to producer (uncredited)
John Horgan
the producers wish to thank (as Father John George)
Julia Nessling Douglas
digital film producer: Technicolor Digital Intermediate (as Julia Douglas)
Julie Yorn
executive producer
Kee Kee Buckley
the producers wish to thank (as Christine Buckley)
Lynn Hobensack
the producers wish to thank
Marc Reid
the producers wish to thank
Mary Kim
makeup effects producer: Captive Audience Productions
Mike Lechner
the producers wish to thank
Paul Harris Boardman
Producer, Producers
Pilar Mccurry
executive soundtrack producer (uncredited)
Renee Mancuso
the producers wish to thank
Richard Beada
the producers wish to thank
Robert Benun
the producers wish to thank
Robert Mcminn
the producers wish to thank
Terry Mckay
executive producer
Tom Rosenberg
Producer
Tripp Vinson
producer
Virginia Longmuir
the producers wish to thank
Other crew
337Nancy Nayor
(as Nancy Nayor Battino), Casting Director, as Nancy Nayor Battino
Jessica Terrowski
accounting clerk (as Jessica Ternowski)
Robert Puff
additional music preparer (uncredited)
Brian Smith
adr mixer
David Weisberg
adr mixer
Mark Hensley
adr mixer (uncredited)
Nick Foley
adr mixer (uncredited)
Ted Swanscott
adr mixer (uncredited)
Barbara Harris
adr voice casting
Dana Dube
animal coordinator (as Dana Dube)
Andrew Simpson
animal trainer, stunt player
Adrian Hrytzak
art department assistant
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