Obsessed (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Obsessed is a 2009 drama thriller directed by Steve Shill, starring Idris Elba, Beyoncé Knowles and Ali Larter. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $73.8 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. Critics gave it 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Steve Shill
- Studio
- Screen Gems
- Budget
- $20M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Obsessed About?
The premise of Obsessed without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A successful executive finds his perfect life and loving marriage jeopardized by a persistent and unsettling admirer. This woman’s unwanted attention escalates, creating a dangerous situation that threatens his career, his family, and his sense of safety. He must fight to protect everything he holds dear and confront the escalating threat she poses.
Obsessed Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- temp worker
- unrequited love
- sexual obsession
- obsession
- erotic thriller
- blonde
- stalking
- erotomania
- femme fatale
- champagne
- headset
- sexual desire
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- office temp
- e mail
- office worker
- obsessive love
- fatal attraction
- rape
- christmas party
- catfight
- breaking and entering
- babysitter
- chandelier
- female stalker
- woman in a men's room
- woman wears eyeglasses
- deception
- using sex to get ahead
- power
- aerial camera shot
- erotica
- sex potion
- borderline personality disorder
- home invasion
- female rapist
- woman fight
- delusional woman
- interracial romance
- woman obsessed with a man
- psychological thriller
- gay character
- pill overdose
- drugging a drink
- black high heels with red soles
- ends with a freeze frame
- falling through an attic floor
- swinging from a chandelier
- crushed by a chandelier
- reference to santa claus
- drug facilitated sexual assault
Obsessed Cast
Idris Elba leads the cast, with Beyoncé Knowles and Ali Larter. Directed by Steve Shill.
- Director Steve Shill
Obsessed Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Obsessed 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.
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IMDb 5.0 /10
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Metacritic 25 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 57% User score
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Obsessed Plot Summary
What happens in Obsessed from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins as an African-American family settles into their new home, featuring Derek Charles (Idris Elba), his wife Sharon (Beyoncé Knowles), and their baby, Kyle. Upon arriving, Sharon removes the sold sign, and they explore their new surroundings, engaging in a playful game of hide and seek in the vacant rooms, culminating in an intimate moment in their bedroom as they await the arrival of the moving truck.
Full summary
The whole story of Obsessed, scene by scene
Obsessed Box Office & Budget
Obsessed grossed $73.8 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, 3.7 times what it cost. $68.3 million came from the US and Canada and $5.6 million (8%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$73.8M
3.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $68.3M
- International
- $5.6M
- Budget
- $20M
Obsessed Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Obsessed.
How Well Do You Know Obsessed?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who plays the role of Derek Charles in 'Obsessed'?
Cars in Obsessed
6 cars on screen, including the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid and the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S 550 V221.
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2001 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1991 Buick Park Avenue Background role
Obsessed Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Oderzhimost” and “Obsédée”.
- Also known as
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- Oderzhimost
- Obsédée
- 纠缠
- Obsessed - Alles ist erlaubt, wenn Liebe Krieg ist
- Saplantı
- Obsessed - Passione fatale
- Одержимость
- Obsessiva
- 鬼迷心窍
- Obsesionada
- Obsesja
- אובססיבית
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- Posedlá
- Őrült Szenvedély
- Obsessionada
- Обсебена
- 옵세스드
- Gundytoja
- Posadnutá
- Одержимість
- Obsesiva
- แรงรักมรณะ
- Ám Ảnh
- Obsesia
- オブセッション 歪んだ愛の果て
- 鬼迷心竅
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Obsessed FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Obsessed, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Obsessed?
Obsessed runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Obsessed released?
Obsessed was released on April 24, 2009.
Who directed Obsessed?
Obsessed was directed by Steve Shill.
More films by Steve Shill Who is in the cast of Obsessed?
Obsessed stars Idris Elba, Beyoncé Knowles and Ali Larter.
How much did Obsessed make at the box office?
Obsessed grossed $73.8 million worldwide ($68.3 million domestic, $5.6 million international) on a budget of $20 million.
How is Obsessed rated?
Obsessed has 5.0/10 on IMDb, 25 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Obsessed have a post-credit scene?
No. Obsessed has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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