Possession (1983)
English horror film directed by Andrzej Żuławski
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m 123 min
- Released
- 28 October 1983
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Possession has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes (123 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 28 October 1983. It is directed by Andrzej Żuławski and stars Isabelle Adjani, Sam Neill and Margit Carstensen.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Andrzej Żuławski
- Cast
- Isabelle Adjani, Sam Neill, Margit Carstensen, Heinz Bennent, Johanna Hofer, Shaun Lawton, Carl Duering, Ilse Trautschold
- Cinematography
- Bruno Nuytten
- Music
- Andrzej Korzyński
- Written by
- Andrzej Żuławski, Frederic Tuten
- Produced by
- Marie-Laure Reyre
- Production
- Gaumont
- Distribution
- Gaumont, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $2.4 million
- Box office
- $1.16 million
- Set in
- Berlin
- Filmed in
- Berlin
- Country
- France, West Germany
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 28 October 1983
- First shown
- 25 May 1981 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Possession?
Possession has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes, or 123 min.
When did Possession release?
Possession released on 28 October 1983.
Who directed Possession?
Possession is directed by Andrzej Żuławski.
Who is in the cast of Possession?
The cast of Possession includes Isabelle Adjani, Sam Neill, Margit Carstensen, Heinz Bennent, Johanna Hofer and Shaun Lawton.
Where can I watch Possession online?
Possession streams on Netflix.
How much did Possession earn at the box office?
Possession grossed $1.16 million on a budget of $2.4 million.
What is Possession rated in the US?
Possession is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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