Possession(1981)
Inhuman ecstasy fulfilled.
Possession Synopsis
A young woman left her family for an unspecified reason. The husband determines to find out the truth and starts following his wife. At first, he suspects that a man is involved. But gradually, he finds out more and more strange behaviors and bizarre incidents that indicate something more than a possessed love affair.
Possession (1981) is a horror film directed by Andrzej Żuławski, released on May 27, 1981 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Isabelle Adjani, Sam Neill, Margit Carstensen and Heinz Bennent. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 1,416 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrzej Żuławski
- Writers:
- Andrzej Żuławski, Frederic Tuten, Frederic Tuten
- Producers:
- Marie-Laure Reyre
- Cinematographer:
- Bruno Nuytten
- Composer:
- Andrzej Korzyński
- Production:
- Gaumont, Oliane Productions, Marianne Productions, Soma Film Produktion
- Budget:
- $2,400,000
- Revenue:
- $1,200,000
- Status:
- Released
Possession (1981) Trailer
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Possession Videos & Clips
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Metrograph Pictures presents POSSESSION
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Featurette
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Possession Cast & Crew
Main cast
Isabelle Adjani
as Anna / Helen
Sam Neill
as Mark
Margit Carstensen
as Margit Gluckmeister
Heinz Bennent
as Heinrich
Johanna Hofer
as Heinrich's Mother
Carl Duering
as Private Detective
Shaun Lawton
as Zimmermann
- Michael Hogben
Michael Hogben
as Bob
- Maximilian Rüthlein
Maximilian Rüthlein
as Man with Pink Socks
- Thomas Frey
Thomas Frey
as Pink Sock's Acolyte
Leslie Malton
as Sara
- Gerd Neubert
Gerd Neubert
as Subway Drunk
Key crew
Directed by Andrzej Żuławski, written by Andrzej Żuławski, Frederic Tuten and Frederic Tuten, produced by Marie-Laure Reyre.
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Possession Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 1,416 ratings.
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Possession – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Possession online?
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Possession (1981) is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Metrograph, Shudder Apple TV channel and Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Possession?
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The main cast of Possession (1981) includes Isabelle Adjani, Sam Neill, Margit Carstensen, Heinz Bennent and Johanna Hofer. The film was directed by Andrzej Żuławski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Possession released?
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Possession was released on May 27, 1981 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is Possession worth watching?
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Possession (1981) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 1,416 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Possession?
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