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7/10Kind of comfort food for romance-dramas. The film features fine performances and good chemistry between Paltrow and Eckhart. I've seen this one a few times over the years and still find it enjoyable. **3.5/5**
Reviewed on July 11, 2023
Possession(2002)
The past will connect them. The passion will possess them.
6.0(196)1h 42m2002-08-16
DramaMysteryRomance
Possession Synopsis
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.
Possession (2002) is a drama, mystery and romance film directed by Neil LaBute, released on August 16, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Aaron Eckhart, Jeremy Northam and Jennifer Ehle. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 196 ratings.
- Director:
- Neil LaBute
- Writers:
- David Henry Hwang, Neil LaBute, Laura Jones
- Producers:
- Barry Levinson, Paula Weinstein
- Cinematographer:
- Jean-Yves Escoffier
- Composer:
- Gabriel Yared
- Production:
- Focus Features, Warner Bros. Pictures, Contagious Films, Spring Creek Pictures, Baltimore Pictures
- Budget:
- $25,000,000
- Revenue:
- $10,113,733
- Status:
- Released
Possession (2002) Trailer
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Possession Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gwyneth Paltrow
as Maud Bailey
Aaron Eckhart
as Roland Mitchell
Jeremy Northam
as Randolph Henry Ash
Jennifer Ehle
as Christabel LaMotte
Lena Headey
as Blanche Glover
Holly Aird
as Ellen Ash
Toby Stephens
as Fergus Wolfe
Trevor Eve
as Cropper
Georgia Mackenzie
as Paola
Tom Hollander
as Euan
Graham Crowden
as Sir George
Anna Massey
as Lady Bailey
Key crew
Directed by Neil LaBute, written by David Henry Hwang, Neil LaBute and Laura Jones, produced by Barry Levinson and Paula Weinstein.
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Possession Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 196 ratings.
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Possession – Frequently Asked Questions
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Possession (2002) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Possession?
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The main cast of Possession (2002) includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Aaron Eckhart, Jeremy Northam, Jennifer Ehle and Lena Headey. The film was directed by Neil LaBute. 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 August 16, 2002 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Possession worth watching?
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Possession (2002) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 196 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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