The Exorcism of Emily Rose

Right now you can watch The Exorcism of Emily Rose in Australia on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and in the US on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel — and it earns its twists rather than manufacturing them. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 3,081 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch Laura Linney work — the performance is a masterclass in restraint. Put it on tonight on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Exorcism of Emily Rose is worth clearing space for. The plotting gives The Exorcism of Emily Rose its backbone, but it is the characters you come back for. 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. The writing gets a boost from Laura Linney and Tom Wilkinson, who sell every scene they're in. It was released in 2005. What makes The Exorcism of Emily Rose hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, The Exorcism of Emily Rose will keep you hooked. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Laura Linney carries scenes that would sink a lesser production. The resolution feels inevitable rather than arbitrary, which is rarer than it sounds.