Movie

Possessed

“You’ll be possessed by the love-madness of "POSSESSED"”

★ 6.9(87)19471h 48m

Possessed is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch Possessed

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Good to know

Director: Curtis Bernhardt
Release date: 1947-05-29
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

Possessed — trailer

About Possessed

Possessed is a 1947 movie in the Drama, Thriller and Romance genres, directed by Curtis Bernhardt, starring Joan Crawford, Van Heflin and Raymond Massey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 87 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Possessed in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After being found wandering the streets of Los Angeles, a severely catatonic woman tells a doctor the complex story of how she wound up there.

Cast

Joan Crawford

Louise Howell

Van Heflin

David Sutton

Raymond Massey

Dean Graham

Geraldine Brooks

Carol Graham

Stanley Ridges

Dr. Harvey Willard

John Ridgely

Harker

Moroni Olsen

Dr. Ames

Peter Miles

Wynn Graham (as Gerald Perreau)

Erskine Sanford

Dr. Max Sherman

Jakob Gimpel

Pianist

Isabel Withers

Nurse Rosen

Lisa Golm

Elsie

Themes & keywords

jealousyschizophreniaengineerfilm noirmurderunrequited lovelos angeles, californiapsychiatristmental illnesspsychiatric wardpsychologicalfather and daughterhallucinationssuicide by drowningmelodramatic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Possessed in Canada?+

In Canada, Possessed is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Possessed on Netflix?+

Possessed is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Possessed?+

Possessed has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in Possessed?+

Possessed stars Joan Crawford, Van Heflin, Raymond Massey, Geraldine Brooks and Stanley Ridges.

When did Possessed come out?+

Possessed is a 1947 movie directed by Curtis Bernhardt.

What genre is Possessed?+

Possessed is Drama, Thriller and Romance film.

Who directed Possessed?+

Possessed was directed by Curtis Bernhardt.