Possession (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2022, Possession is a drama and horror film directed by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken, running about 104 minutes. “Some Places Should Remain Forgotten” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A priest has been tasked with deciding the location of a new church for the local mining company, which reveals itself to be on top of an old Sami burial ground. After removing the remains, the dead come alive and haunt the settlers.
Who’s in it. Possession stars Jan Sælid as Lauritz Smith, Tarjei Sandvik Moe as Oscar Smith, Eva Nergård as My and Anna Filippa Hjarne as Agathe Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Possession has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Possession page.
If you liked it. Fans of Possession tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Possession (2022)?
- In US, Possession is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Possession worth watching?
- Possession holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Possession?
- Possession stars Jan Sælid, Tarjei Sandvik Moe, Eva Nergård, Anna Filippa Hjarne and Dennis Storhøi.
- When was Possession released?
- Possession was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.