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The Exorcism of Emily Rose

The Exorcism of Emily Rose

One person's story of faith and possession.

20056.62h 2m

Overview

When a younger girl called Emily Rose dies, everyone puts blame on the exorcism which was performed on her by Father Moore prior to her death. The priest is arrested on suspicion of murder. The trial begins with lawyer Erin Bruner representing Moore, but it is not going to be easy, as no one wants to believe what Father Moore says is true.

Directed by Scott Derrickson
Written by Paul Harris Boardman, Scott Derrickson, Monica Sandstede
Produced by Beau Flynn, Paul Harris Boardman, Tom Rosenberg
Box OfficeBudget: $19.0MRevenue: $145.2M

Top Cast

Laura Linney

Laura Linney

Erin Bruner

Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

Father Moore

Campbell Scott

Campbell Scott

Ethan Thomas

Jennifer Carpenter

Jennifer Carpenter

Emily Rose

Kenneth Welsh

Kenneth Welsh

Dr. Mueller

Mary Beth Hurt

Mary Beth Hurt

Judge Brewster

Colm Feore

Colm Feore

Karl Gunderson

Henry Czerny

Henry Czerny

Dr. Briggs

Shohreh Aghdashloo

Shohreh Aghdashloo

Dr. Adani

Duncan Fraser

Duncan Fraser

Dr. Cartwright

Themes & Keywords

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About The Exorcism of Emily Rose

The Exorcism of Emily Rose is a crime, drama, horror, thriller film released in 2005 exploring themes of court, epilepsy, exorcism, possession, based on true story, trial. Directed by Scott Derrickson, it stars Laura Linney, Tom Wilkinson, Campbell Scott. When a younger girl called Emily Rose dies, everyone puts blame on the exorcism which was performed on her by Father Moore prior to her death. The priest is arrested on suspicion of murder. The trial begins with lawyer Erin Bruner representing Moore, but it is not going to be easy, as no one wants to believe what Father Moore says is true.

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