The Possessed (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1988, The Possessed is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Andrzej Wajda, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Russia, 1870. A group of young anarchist revolutionaries set out to overthrow the Czarist regime through violence. Their attacks create a climate of psychosis and mutual distrust among the population, but in reality, both revolutionaries and repressors are being manipulated by a diabolical individual.
Who’s in it. The Possessed stars Jerzy Radziwiłowicz as Shatov, Isabelle Huppert as Maria Shatov, Omar Sharif as Stepan Trofimovich Verkhovensky and Lambert Wilson as Nikolai Vsevolodovich Stavrogin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Possessed has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Possessed page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Possessed tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Possessed (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Possessed change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Possessed worth watching?
- The Possessed holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Possessed?
- The Possessed stars Jerzy Radziwiłowicz, Isabelle Huppert, Omar Sharif, Lambert Wilson and Bernard Blier.
- When was The Possessed released?
- The Possessed was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.