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Does Amazon Prime have possession 1981?

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Matthew Wilson

Updated on February 26, 2026

Take, for instance, the 1981 film Possession, an international production with all of the ingredients to be an enduring cult classic. The movie has been missing from streaming services for years; you can’t even rent or buy it on Amazon Prime or YouTube or iTunes.

What is the movie Possession 1981 about?

After Anna (Isabelle Adjani) reveals to her husband, Mark (Sam Neill), that she is having an affair, she leaves him and their son. Mark is devastated, and seeks out Heinrich (Heinz Bennent), the man who cuckolded him, only to receive a beating. After a series of violent confrontations between Mark and Anna, Mark hires a private investigator to follow her. Anna descends into madness, and it’s soon clear that she is hiding a much bigger secret — one that is both inexplicable and shocking.
Possession/Film synopsis

Is possession a French movie?

Possession is a 1981 psychological horror drama film directed by Andrzej Żuławski, and written by Żuławski and Frederic Tuten….Possession (1981 film)

Possession
Distributed byGaumont
Release date25 May 1981 (Cannes) 27 May 1981 (France)
Running time124 minutes (original cut)
CountriesFrance West Germany

How long is uncut possession?

1h 43m
Possessor/Running time

Where can I see possession?

Right now you can watch Possession on Starz. You are able to stream Possession by renting or purchasing on Google Play, Vudu, Amazon Instant Video, and iTunes.

Is possession a good movie?

“The Possession” is a conventional movie of possession and exorcism but is not a bad movie, with good performances. However, the story is totally predictable and does not show anything new in the genre. The film opens with the “based on a true story” claim.

What year was the movie The Possession made?

August 31, 2012 (USA)
The Possession/Release date

How long is the uncut version of Possession 1981?

Although once branded a video nasty the full-length 118 minute Director’s Cut was passed fully uncut by the BBFC on the Visual Film video label in 1999.

Is the possession on prime video?

Watch The Possession | Prime Video.