Compulsion (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2016, Compulsion is a thriller, fantasy and horror film directed by Craig Goodwill, running about 92 minutes. “There are no rules” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sadie—a young female novelist—and an enigmatic woman named Francesca, are enticed by an ex-lover to join him at his Italian villa for a weekend celebration being held to honor the release of Sadie's latest book. Once there, Sadie begins to fear his true intentions as she and Francesca become embroiled in a dangerous game of moral and sexual discovery.
Who’s in it. Compulsion stars Lio Tipton as Sadie, Marta Gastini as Francesca, Jakob Cedergren as Alex and Valentin Merlet as Thierry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Compulsion has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Compulsion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Compulsion tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Compulsion (2016)?
- In US, Compulsion 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 Compulsion worth watching?
- Compulsion holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Compulsion?
- Compulsion stars Lio Tipton, Marta Gastini, Jakob Cedergren, Valentin Merlet and Jan Bijvoet.
- When was Compulsion released?
- Compulsion was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.