The Possessed (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1969, The Possessed is a tv movie and horror film directed by Naomi Capon, running about 180 minutes.
What it’s about. Adaptation of Dostoevsky's novel about liberal discussion versus revolutionary action in a provincial Russian town in the mid-nineteenth century.
Who’s in it. The Possessed stars Tim Preece as Kirilov, Joseph O'Conor as Stepan Verhovensky, Keith Bell as Nikolay Stavrogin and Laurence Hardy as Narrator, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Possessed sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Possessed page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Possessed tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Possessed (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Possessed change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Possessed worth watching?
- The Possessed holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Possessed?
- The Possessed stars Tim Preece, Joseph O'Conor, Keith Bell, Laurence Hardy and David Collings.
- When was The Possessed released?
- The Possessed was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 180 minutes.