Possum (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2018, Possum is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Matthew Holness, running about 85 minutes. “Can you spy him deep within? Little possum. Black as sin.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A disgraced children’s puppeteer returns to his childhood home and is forced to confront his wicked stepfather and the secrets that have tortured him his entire life.
Who’s in it. Possum stars Sean Harris as Philip, Alun Armstrong as Maurice, Joe Gallucci as Lee and Pamela Cook as Mother in Park, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Possum has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Screambox Amazon Channel 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 Possum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Possum tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Possum (2018)?
- In US, Possum is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, 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 Possum worth watching?
- Possum holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Possum?
- Possum stars Sean Harris, Alun Armstrong, Joe Gallucci, Pamela Cook and Daniel Eghan.
- When was Possum released?
- Possum was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.