---
title: "My Best Friend's Exorcism"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/my-best-friend-s-exorcism-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 816952
imdb_id: "tt7830806"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 258
content_rating: "R"
---

# My Best Friend's Exorcism (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/my-best-friend-s-exorcism-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

My Best Friend's Exorcism is a horror-comedy film released in 2022 that serves as an homage to the high-school and scary movies of the 1980s. Directed by Damon Thomas and produced by Amazon Studios, the film is set in 1988 and captures the aesthetic of the decade through details like bright pink eyeshadow, large hairstyles, and period-specific products. The plot follows two best friends, Abby and Gretchen, who have been close since the fourth grade. Their relationship faces a supernatural test after a night of skinny-dipping goes wrong, leading Gretchen to undergo a disturbing transformation. As Gretchen begins to act differently, Abby becomes convinced that her friend has been possessed by a demon. Abby then embarks on a quest to save Gretchen, enlisting the help of unlikely allies to determine if their friendship is strong enough to defeat the devil. The film, which is adapted from a novel by Grady Hendrix, premiered at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica and is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Damon Thomas
- **Networks / Studios**: Quirk Productions, Endeavor Content, The Gotham Group

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Elsie Fisher** as *Abby Rivers*
- **Amiah Miller** as *Gretchen Lang*
- **Rachel Ogechi Kanu** as *Margaret Chisolm*
- **Cathy Ang** as *Glee Tanaka*
- **Clayton Royal Johnson** as *Wallace Stoney*
- **Chris Lowell** as *Christian Lemon*
- **Nathan Anderson** as *Pony Lang*
- **Cynthia Evans** as *Grace Lang*
- **Rachel Leah Cohen** as *Mrs. Rivers*
- **John Stoneburner** as *Mr. Rivers*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch My Best Friend's Exorcism online?
My Best Friend's Exorcism is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is My Best Friend's Exorcism worth watching?
My Best Friend's Exorcism holds a community rating of 5.7/10 based on 258 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie My Best Friend's Exorcism and when was it released?
My Best Friend's Exorcism is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 2022. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed My Best Friend's Exorcism?
My Best Friend's Exorcism was directed by Damon Thomas.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [My Best Friend's Exorcism — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/816952)
- ['My Best Friend's Exorcism' Premiere Is a Carnival-Themed '80s Party](https://variety.com/)
- [My Best Friend's Exorcism Summary, Trailer, Cast, Where to Watch and More](https://screenrant.com/)
- [My Best Friend’s Exorcism review – 80s-set superfun retro comedy horrorshow | Film](https://www.theguardian.com/international)
- [Lee Daniels](https://www.wikiwand.com/)

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