Possession (2002)
Movie 1h 42m ★ 6.0/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Possession is a drama, mystery and romance movie from 2002. It is directed by Neil LaBute. The cast includes Aaron Eckhart, Toby Stephens and Lena Headey. The running time is 1h 42m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.0 out of 10.
Synopsis
Maud Bailey, a brilliant English academic, is researching the life and work of poet Christabel La Motte. Roland Michell is an American scholar in London to study Randolph Henry Ash, now best-known for a collection of poems dedicated to his wife. When Maud and Roland discover a cache of love letters that appear to be from Ash to La Motte, they follow a trail of clues across England, echoing the journey of the couple over a century earlier.
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Cast & crew
- Neil LaButeDirector
- Aaron Eckhartas Roland Mitchell
- Toby Stephensas Fergus Wolfe
- Lena Headeyas Blanche Glover
- Trevor Eveas Cropper
- Gwyneth Paltrowas Maud Bailey
- Tom Hollanderas Euan
- Jeremy Northamas Randolph Henry Ash
- Jennifer Ehleas Christabel LaMotte
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Questions about Possession
- What genre is Possession?
- Possession is categorised as Drama, Mystery, Romance.
- Who stars in Possession?
- Aaron Eckhart, Toby Stephens, Lena Headey, Trevor Eve, Gwyneth Paltrow appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Possession?
- Neil LaBute directed Possession.
- How long is Possession?
- Possession runs for 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- Is Possession worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Possession?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
