Obsession (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1976, Obsession is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Brian De Palma, running about 99 minutes. “A bizarre story of love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wealthy New Orleans businessman becomes obsessed with a young woman who resembles his wife.
Who’s in it. Obsession stars Cliff Robertson as Michael Courtland, Geneviève Bujold as Elizabeth Courtland / Sandra Portinari, John Lithgow as Robert Lasalle and Sylvia Kuumba Williams as Maid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Obsession has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and 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 Obsession page.
If you liked it. Fans of Obsession tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Obsession (1976)?
- In US, Obsession is available to stream on Artiflix, and 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 Obsession worth watching?
- Obsession holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Obsession?
- Obsession stars Cliff Robertson, Geneviève Bujold, John Lithgow, Sylvia Kuumba Williams and Wanda Blackman.
- When was Obsession released?
- Obsession was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.