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2002102 minDrama, Mystery, Romance

Possession

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Is Possession worth watching? With a rating of 6/10, this Drama, Mystery, Romance film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Possession 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.

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Top Cast

Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth PaltrowMaud Bailey
Aaron Eckhart
Aaron EckhartRoland Mitchell
Jeremy Northam
Jeremy NorthamRandolph Henry Ash
Jennifer Ehle
Jennifer EhleChristabel LaMotte
Lena Headey
Lena HeadeyBlanche Glover
Holly Aird
Holly AirdEllen Ash
Toby Stephens
Toby StephensFergus Wolfe
Trevor Eve
Trevor EveCropper
Georgia Mackenzie
Georgia MackenziePaola
Tom Hollander
Tom HollanderEuan

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Is Possession worth watching?

Possession has received mixed reviews with a 6/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, Mystery, Romance movies.

Is Possession hit or flop?

Possession has received average ratings (6/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Possession?

Possession is a Drama, Mystery, Romance movie that Maud Bailey, a brilliant English academic, is researching the life and work of poet Christabel La Motte. Roland Michell is an American scholar in Lond...

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Critic Reviews

JPV852Jul 11, 2023
★ 7

Kind of comfort food for romance-dramas. The film features fine performances and good chemistry between Paltrow and Eckhart. I've seen this one a few times over the years and still find it enjoyable. **3.5/5**