The Possession (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2012, The Possession is a thriller and horror film directed by Ole Bornedal, running about 92 minutes. “Fear The Demon That Doesn't Fear God” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young girl buys an antique box at a yard sale, unaware that inside the collectible lives a malicious ancient spirit. The girl's father teams with his ex-wife to find a way to end the curse upon their child.
Who’s in it. The Possession stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Clyde Brenek, Kyra Sedgwick as Stephanie Brenek, Natasha Calis as Emily 'Em' Brenek and Madison Davenport as Hannah Brenek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Possession has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $85.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Possession page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Possession tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Possession (2012)?
- In US, The Possession is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Possession worth watching?
- The Possession holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Possession?
- The Possession stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Kyra Sedgwick, Natasha Calis, Madison Davenport and Rob LaBelle.
- When was The Possession released?
- The Possession was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.