According to Common Sense Media, The Exorcist is recommended for viewers over the age of 15 due to its supernatural themes and disturbing scenes. The same source also states that the movie features extreme gore, grotesque effects, and strong language, including frequent use of profanity. The Exorcist: Believer, a 2023 sequel to the original movie, is rated R for some violent content, disturbing images, language, and sexual references. The Parents Guide on IMDb for the original movie also mentions strong language, disturbing scenes, and violence, including a young girl being violently possessed and using a crucifix to cause heavy bleeding. Based on these sources, it is safe to say that The Exorcist is not appropriate for children and should be viewed by mature audiences only.