Possession
"The past will connect them. The passion will possess them."
Originally released in 2002. Possession is a drama/mystery film. directed by Neil LaBute.
Starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Aaron Eckhart, and Jeremy Northam
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 16, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (190 votes)
Budget
$25M
Production budget
Box Office
$10.1M
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $10,113,733
Production Companies
- Focus Features
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Contagious Films
- Spring Creek Pictures
- Baltimore Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Possession about?
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 ...
Who directed Possession?
Possession was directed by Neil LaBute.
How long is Possession?
Possession has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Possession released?
Possession was released on August 16, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Possession?
The main cast of Possession includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Aaron Eckhart, Jeremy Northam, Jennifer Ehle, Lena Headey.
Is Possession worth watching?
Possession has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 190 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.