Possums (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1998, Possums is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Max Burnett, running about 97 minutes. “Dream Big... Never let reality stand in your way.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the town of Nowata votes to cancel its losing high school football team, the Possums, a local radio announcer decides to keep broadcasting imaginary games, team or no team.
Who’s in it. Possums stars Mac Davis as Wilbur 'Will' Clark, Cynthia Sikes as Elizabeth Clark, Greg Coolidge as Jake Malloy and Andrew Prine as Mayor Charlie Lawton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Possums has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Possums page.
If you liked it. Fans of Possums tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Possums (1998)?
- In US, Possums is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Possums worth watching?
- Possums holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Possums?
- Possums stars Mac Davis, Cynthia Sikes, Greg Coolidge, Andrew Prine and Dennis Burkley.
- When was Possums released?
- Possums was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.