Obsession (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1949, Obsession is a thriller and crime film directed by Edward Dmytryk, running about 96 minutes. “Hidden love! Hidden hate! Hidden fear!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A British psychiatrist devises a devilish revenge plot against his wife's lover.
Who’s in it. Obsession stars Robert Newton as Dr. Clive Riordan, Phil Brown as Bill Kronin, Sally Gray as Storm Riordan and Naunton Wayne as Supt. Finsbury, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Obsession has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Obsession page.
If you liked it. Fans of Obsession tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Obsession (1949)?
- In US, Obsession is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Obsession worth watching?
- Obsession holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Obsession?
- Obsession stars Robert Newton, Phil Brown, Sally Gray, Naunton Wayne and James Harcourt.
- When was Obsession released?
- Obsession was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.