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A TMDB-backed guide to Possession, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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Possession (1981) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Inhuman ecstasy fulfilled.

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists AMC+ Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Philo, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Metrograph. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

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 as Bob

About Possession

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Possession?

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists AMC+ Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Philo, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Metrograph. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Who is in the cast of Possession?

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 as Bob

Is this Possession guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

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