Ossessione (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1944, Ossessione is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Luchino Visconti, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. Gino, a drifter, begins an affair with inn-owner Giovanna as they plan to get rid of her older husband.
Who’s in it. Ossessione stars Clara Calamai as Giovanna Bragana, Massimo Girotti as Gino Costa, Dhia Cristiani as Anita and Elio Marcuzzo as The Spaniard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Ossessione has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ossessione page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ossessione tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ossessione (1944)?
- In US, Ossessione is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ossessione worth watching?
- Ossessione holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ossessione?
- Ossessione stars Clara Calamai, Massimo Girotti, Dhia Cristiani, Elio Marcuzzo and Vittorio Duse.
- When was Ossessione released?
- Ossessione was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.