Possession
1981, English. Directed by Andrzej Żuławski.
Inhuman ecstasy fulfilled.
A young woman left her family for an unspecified reason. The husband determines to find out the truth and starts following his wife. At first, he suspects that a man is involved. But gradually, he finds out more and more strange behaviors and bizarre incidents that indicate something more than a possessed love affair.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Andrzej ŻuławskiDirector
- Isabelle AdjaniAnna / Helen
- Sam NeillMark
- Margit CarstensenMargit Gluckmeister
- Heinz BennentHeinrich
- Johanna HoferHeinrich's Mother
- Carl DueringPrivate Detective
- Shaun LawtonZimmermann
- Michael HogbenBob
- Maximilian RüthleinMan with Pink Socks
- Thomas FreyPink Sock's Acolyte
- Leslie MaltonSara
- Gerd NeubertSubway Drunk
Details
- Released
- 27 May 1981
- Country
- France, Germany
- Written by
- Andrzej Żuławski
- Budget
- $2.4M
- Box office
- $1.2M
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Possession: quick answers
Is Possession worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 1,483 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Possession?
Possession runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does Possession have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Possession. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Possession suitable for kids?
Possession is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch Possession?
Possession is streaming on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV channel, Kino Film Collection.
What movies are like Possession?
If you liked Possession, try Eraserhead, Suspiria, The Wicker Man.
Who directed Possession?
Possession (1981) was directed by Andrzej Żuławski and stars Isabelle Adjani, Sam Neill, Margit Carstensen.