Possessed (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1947, Possessed is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Curtis Bernhardt, running about 108 minutes. “In all your life you've seen no portrayals to match the thrill of the unquenchable love of Joan Crawford for Van Heflin in "Possessed"!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After being found wandering the streets of Los Angeles, a severely catatonic woman tells a doctor the complex story of how she wound up there.
Who’s in it. Possessed stars Joan Crawford as Louise Howell, Van Heflin as David Sutton, Raymond Massey as Dean Graham and Geraldine Brooks as Carol Graham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Possessed has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Possessed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Possessed tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Possessed (1947)?
- In US, Possessed is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Possessed worth watching?
- Possessed holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Possessed?
- Possessed stars Joan Crawford, Van Heflin, Raymond Massey, Geraldine Brooks and Stanley Ridges.
- When was Possessed released?
- Possessed was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.