Possession (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2002, Possession is a drama, mystery and romance film directed by Neil LaBute, running about 102 minutes. “The past will connect them. The passion will possess them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Maud Bailey, a brilliant English academic, is researching the life and work of poet Christabel La Motte. Roland Michell is an American scholar in London to study Randolph Henry Ash, now best-known for a collection of poems dedicated to his wife. When Maud and Roland discover a cache of love letters that appear to be from Ash to La Motte, they follow a trail of clues across England, echoing the journey of the couple over a century earlier.
Who’s in it. Possession stars Gwyneth Paltrow as Maud Bailey, Aaron Eckhart as Roland Mitchell, Jeremy Northam as Randolph Henry Ash and Jennifer Ehle as Christabel LaMotte, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Possession has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Possession (2002)?
- In US, Possession is available to 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 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Possession?
- Possession stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Aaron Eckhart, Jeremy Northam, Jennifer Ehle and Lena Headey.
- When was Possession released?
- Possession was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.