Obsession (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2019, Obsession is a thriller film directed by Goran Dukić, running about 91 minutes. “Love is a dangerous game.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Before meeting George Good, Sonny Jordan was just a lost drifter with a troubled past floating from town to town, looking for work. As fate would have it, Sonny ends up saving George's life from a murderous back-alley mugger. As thanks, George gives Sonny a home and a job as a mechanic on his farm in the lonely Louisiana Bayou. Sonny quickly settles in and makes himself useful around the place but then Sonny meets Larissa, George's alluring wife. She has a mysterious past and the two are irresistibly drawn to each other. The two begin a passionate affair leading them to construct a twisted plot to take George's life in cold blood in order to be together. As their despicable plan unravels, they learn how far they are willing to go to cover their misdeed.
Who’s in it. Obsession stars Mekhi Phifer as Sonny, Elika Portnoy as Larissa, Brian Matney as Machine Shop Boss and Brad Dourif as George, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Obsession has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV and ViX Premium 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 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 (2019)?
- In US, Obsession is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and YouTube TV, 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 Obsession worth watching?
- Obsession holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Obsession?
- Obsession stars Mekhi Phifer, Elika Portnoy, Brian Matney, Brad Dourif and Jared Bankens.
- When was Obsession released?
- Obsession was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.