Possessed (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 2009, Possessed is a horror and mystery film directed by Lee Yong-ju, running about 112 minutes.

What it’s about. When 13-year-old So-Jin disappears, her elder sister Hee-Jin returns to the apartment of their religious-maniac mother. Tae-Hwan, a cop, who reluctantly has to take the case seriously is confronted with more and more suicides that are difficult to explain rationally. And why does the skeptical Hee-Jin, who keeps having gruesome encounters with suicides, have to keep coughing?

Who’s in it. Possessed stars Nam Sang-mi as Hee-jin, Ryu Seung-ryong as Tae-hwan, Kim Bo-yeon as Mother and Shim Eun-kyung as So-jin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Possessed has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Possessed page.

If you liked it. Fans of Possessed tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Possessed (2009)?
In US, Possessed is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Possessed worth watching?
Possessed holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Possessed?
Possessed stars Nam Sang-mi, Ryu Seung-ryong, Kim Bo-yeon, Shim Eun-kyung and Moon Hee-kyung.
When was Possessed released?
Possessed was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.