Possession (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1981, Possession is a horror film directed by Andrzej Żuławski, running about 124 minutes. “Inhuman ecstasy fulfilled.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman left her family for an unspecified reason. The husband determines to find out the truth and starts following his wife. At first, he suspects that a man is involved. But gradually, he finds out more and more strange behaviors and bizarre incidents that indicate something more than a possessed love affair.
Who’s in it. Possession stars Isabelle Adjani as Anna / Helen, Sam Neill as Mark, Margit Carstensen as Margit Gluckmeister and Heinz Bennent as Heinrich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Possession has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV 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 Possession page.
If you liked it. Fans of Possession tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Possession (1981)?
- In US, Possession is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ 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 Possession worth watching?
- Possession holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Possession?
- Possession stars Isabelle Adjani, Sam Neill, Margit Carstensen, Heinz Bennent and Johanna Hofer.
- When was Possession released?
- Possession was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.