By Love Possessed (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1961, By Love Possessed is a drama film directed by John Sturges, running about 115 minutes. “He Was But Half a Man... She Was a Whole Woman!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An unhappily married woman engages in an affair with her husband's law partner.
Who’s in it. By Love Possessed stars Lana Turner as Marjorie Penrose, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as Arthur Winner, Jason Robards as Julius Penrose and George Hamilton as Warren Winner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, By Love Possessed has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch By Love Possessed page.
If you liked it. Fans of By Love Possessed tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch By Love Possessed (1961)?
- In US, By Love Possessed is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is By Love Possessed worth watching?
- By Love Possessed holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in By Love Possessed?
- By Love Possessed stars Lana Turner, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Jason Robards, George Hamilton and Susan Kohner.
- When was By Love Possessed released?
- By Love Possessed was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.