Belzebuth (2019)
Kernel Score: 78% · 370 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Horror, Fantasy
Released: 2019-01-11
Runtime: 114 minutes
Where to watch Belzebuth
- Stream: Philo, Shudder, Shudder Apple TV channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
While leading a police investigation of a massacre in a public school at the border of Mexico and U.S.A, special Agent Emanuel Ritter links this strange case to the coming and rising of the ancient demon Belzebuth. But in order to stop the trail of upcoming infanticides, Ritter shall have to confront himself before dealing with the forces of good and evil.
Belzebuth parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Belzebuth is a horror-fantasy about a detective investigating a school massacre linked to demonic possession and exorcism.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Features a school massacre, bombing, and infanticide within a horror plot centered on demonic possession.
- Sex, romance & nudity: A little — Includes satanic/occult horror themes that may involve disturbing imagery beyond violence alone.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Emilio Portes
Cast
- Joaquín Cosío as Emmanuel Ritter
- Tobin Bell as Padre Vasilio Canetti
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Belzebuth FAQ
Is Belzebuth good?
Belzebuth has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 370 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Belzebuth?
In the US you can stream Belzebuth on Philo, Shudder and Shudder Apple TV channel and rent it from Prime Video, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Belzebuth OK for kids?
Belzebuth is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Belzebuth is a horror-fantasy about a detective investigating a school massacre linked to demonic possession and exorcism.
What movies are like Belzebuth?
If you liked Belzebuth, try The Exorcist, The Exorcism of God, The Wailing and The Conjuring.