Compulsion (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2008, Compulsion is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Sarah Harding, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A beautiful young woman with every privilege except freedom. A despised older man with nothing except his obsession. Are they the key to one another’s salvation? Or are they destined to destroy each other and themselves? Having just finished a degree at Cambridge, Anjika Indrani (Parminder Nagra) has the world at her feet. However when her father announces that he intends for her to marry the son of his business associate, Anjika is angry and distraught at the unfairness of it. Then help is offered from an unlikely corner. Her father’s sinister chauffeur Don Flowers (Ray Winstone) proposes a way out… but it comes at a cost.
Who’s in it. Compulsion stars Ray Winstone as Don Flowers, Parminder Nagra as Anjika Indrani, Jane How as Ruth and Bhasker Patel as Ranjit Sharma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Compulsion has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Compulsion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Compulsion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Compulsion (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Compulsion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Compulsion worth watching?
- Compulsion holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Compulsion?
- Compulsion stars Ray Winstone, Parminder Nagra, Jane How, Bhasker Patel and Veena Sood.
- When was Compulsion released?
- Compulsion was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.