Possession (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Possession is a 2008 drama thriller directed by Joel Bergvall and Simon Sandquist, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and Lee Pace. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $694,193 worldwide. It holds 55% on TMDB.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Directors
- Joel Bergvall and Simon Sandquist
- Original language
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Norwegian - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Possession About?
The premise of Possession without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following a tragic car accident, a woman grapples with the comas of her husband and his brother. When the brother-in-law unexpectedly regains consciousness, he suffers from a severe case of mistaken identity, plunging the woman into a perplexing and dangerous situation. She must unravel a complex web of lies and deception while fighting to protect her family and uncover the truth behind the accident and the false identity.
Possession Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- psychotronic film
- woman has sex with two brothers
- brothers have sex with the same woman
- brother in law tries seducing sister in law
- sex with sister in law
- sex with brother in law
- family affairs
- wife cheats on husband with his brother
- assumed identity
- head on collision
- brother in law has sex with his sisters in law
- man in a coma
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- brain activity
- stabbed in the neck
- car
- husband
- coma
- brother in law
- accident
- attorney
- parole
- car accident
- love letter
- jealousy
- punishment
- prison
- in laws
- gift
- bed
- ghost
- bare chested male
- medical examination
- false identity
- dog
- investigator
- detective
- life support
- ob gyn
- necklace
- stolen identity
- hypnotist
- golden gate bridge
- physician
- pregnancy
- obsession
- pendant
- brother brother relationship
- sex on a table
- brother in law sister in law relationship
- sex
Possession Cast
Sarah Michelle Gellar leads the cast, with Lee Pace. Directed by Joel Bergvall and Simon Sandquist.
- Co-director Joel Bergvall
- Co-director Simon Sandquist
More from Joel Bergvall and Simon Sandquist
More films directed by Joel Bergvall and Simon Sandquist: Carousel, Laura, Lost and Studentfesten.
Possession Reviews & Ratings
Possession holds 55% on TMDB.
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TMDB 55% User score
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Possession Plot Summary
What happens in Possession 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
Jess Sarah Michelle Gellar is a sweet-natured but driven lawyer who puts her career ahead of her personal life and marriage to her artist husband Lee Pace. They are on the verge of their first wedding anniversary and, while they seem happy, tension stretches between them because of Ryan’s younger brother Roman—a moody, volatile presence who clashes with the couple. Jess first met Ryan through Roman, whom she had represented in court on an aggravated assault charge, a connection that shadows their relationship from the start.
Full summary
The whole story of Possession, scene by scene
Possession Box Office
Possession grossed $694,193 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$694.2K
- International
- $694.2K
Possession Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Possession.
How Well Do You Know Possession?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of Jess's husband?
Cars in Possession
15 cars on screen, including the 2004 Audi A4 B6 and the 1975 Dodge Dart Swinger.
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2004 Audi A4 B6 Important role -
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1982 Ford F-Series Important role -
1982 Ford F-Series Important role
Possession Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Possession: Die Angst stirbt nie” and “Possession - Una storia romantica”.
- Also known as
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- Possession: Die Angst stirbt nie
- Possession - Una storia romantica
- Elrabolt élet
- Sombras de um Desejo
- Personalidad múltiple
- حيازة
- 中毒 美版
- 占有
- Nebezpečná posedlost
- Değişim
- Фальшивка
- Posesión
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- נרדפת
- Обсебване
- 포제션: 중독된 사랑
- 中毒
- Opętany
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Possession FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Possession, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Possession?
Possession runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Possession released?
Possession was released on February 22, 2008.
Who directed Possession?
Possession was directed by Joel Bergvall and Simon Sandquist.
Who is in the cast of Possession?
Possession stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and Lee Pace.
How much did Possession make at the box office?
Possession grossed $694,193 worldwide.
How is Possession rated?
Possession has 55% on TMDB.
Does Possession have a post-credit scene?
No. Possession has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Possession in?
The original language of Possession is Norwegian.
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