Movie

Possum

“Can you spy him deep within? Little possum. Black as sin.”

★ 6.1(326)20181h 25m

Possum is streaming on Shudder Amazon Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

Where to watch Possum

🇨🇦 Canada

Shudder Amazon ChannelStream

Shudder Apple TV ChannelStream

Apple TV StoreRent

Google Play MoviesRent

YouTubeRent

Apple TV StoreBuy

Google Play MoviesBuy

YouTubeBuy

Good to know

Director: Matthew Holness
Release date: 2018-10-26
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BFI

Possum — trailer

About Possum

Possum is a 2018 movie in the Drama, Horror and Thriller genres, directed by Matthew Holness, starring Sean Harris, Alun Armstrong and Andy Blithe. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 326 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Possum in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A disgraced children's puppeteer returns to his childhood home and is forced to confront his wicked stepfather and the secrets that have tortured him his entire life.

Cast

Sean Harris

Philip

Alun Armstrong

Maurice

Andy Blithe

Michael's Father

Ryan Enever

Michael's Uncle

Charlie Eales

Michael

Joe Gallucci

Lee

Rohan Gotobed

Andrew

Raphel Famotibe

Simon

Simon Bubb

Mr. Evans

Katie Lightfoot

Mrs. Atwood

Elliot Booty

Youth 1

Abraham Graham

Youth 2

Themes & keywords

puppeteerspiderhallucinationsurrealismmadnessmissing childnorfolkabusephilosophicalcomplexdepressingtragic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Possum in Canada?+

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

Is Possum on Netflix?+

Possum is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Shudder Amazon Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel.

How long is Possum?+

Possum has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in Possum?+

Possum stars Sean Harris, Alun Armstrong, Andy Blithe, Ryan Enever and Charlie Eales.

When did Possum come out?+

Possum is a 2018 movie directed by Matthew Holness.

What genre is Possum?+

Possum is Drama, Horror and Thriller film.

Who directed Possum?+

Possum was directed by Matthew Holness.