Movie

Possession

“Inhuman ecstasy fulfilled.”

★ 7.3(1,327)19812h 4m

Possession is streaming on Criterion Channel and Shudder in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

Where to watch Possession

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Good to know

Director: Andrzej Żuławski
Release date: 1981-05-27
Runtime: 2h 4m
Language: English
Box office: $1,200,000
Budget: $2,400,000
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Gaumont

Possession — trailer

About Possession

Possession is a 1981 movie in the Horror genre, directed by Andrzej Żuławski, starring Isabelle Adjani, Sam Neill and Margit Carstensen. It has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 1,327 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Possession in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Isabelle Adjani

Anna / Helen

Sam Neill

Mark

Margit Carstensen

Margit Gluckmeister

Heinz Bennent

Heinrich

Johanna Hofer

Heinrich's Mother

Carl Duering

Private Detective

Shaun Lawton

Zimmermann

Michael Hogben

Bob

Maximilian Rüthlein

Man with Pink Socks

Thomas Frey

Pink Sock's Acolyte

Leslie Malton

Sara

Gerd Neubert

Subway Drunk

Themes & keywords

adulteryberlin, germanymonsterpolicemarriage crisisgermanyberlin wallobsessioninvestigationgorehysteriateachermurderdomestic abuseserial killer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Possession in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Possession on Criterion Channel and Shudder. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Possession on Netflix?+

Possession is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Shudder.

How long is Possession?+

Possession has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

Who stars in Possession?+

Possession stars Isabelle Adjani, Sam Neill, Margit Carstensen, Heinz Bennent and Johanna Hofer.

When did Possession come out?+

Possession is a 1981 movie directed by Andrzej Żuławski.

What genre is Possession?+

Possession is Horror film.

Who directed Possession?+

Possession was directed by Andrzej Żuławski.