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Possession

2009Movie1 h 26 minPG-13

MysteryThriller
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Metacritic–8.5
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Metacritic–8.5

Summary

A woman's life is thrown into chaos after a freak car accident sends her husband and brother-in-law into comas. Thrills arrive after the brother-in-law wakes up, thinking he's his brother.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Joel Bergvall, Simon Sandquist
Written by
Michael Petroni
Produced by
Roy Lee, Nigel Sinclair, Bob Yari
Music by
Andreas Alfredsson, Christian Sandquist

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Facts

July 16, 2009 · 1 h 26 min · PG-13

Released
July 16, 2009
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Mystery, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
37 countries

Tropes

Bishōnen Line, Returning the Wedding Ring, Disappeared Dad +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Possession?"

Questions about Possession

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Possession?

HooplaFandango at Home FreeHowdy

In the United States, Possession streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Fandango at Home Free. You can rent or buy it from FlixFling. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is Possession worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 5.4).

Is Possession okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching Possession?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Possession scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

What tropes does Possession use?

Bishōnen LineReturning the Wedding RingDisappeared DadImmodest OrgasmCompulsive LiarPlot-Inciting InfidelitySpit-Trail KissGenre ShiftBreaking the Fourth WallCurb-Stomp BattleDance of DespairMarionette Motionand 80 more

TV Tropes lists 92 tropes for it, including Bishōnen Line, Returning the Wedding Ring, and Disappeared Dad.