Possum
“Can you spy him deep within? Little possum. Black as sin.”
A disgraced children's puppeteer returns to his childhood home and is forced to confront his wicked stepfather and the secrets that have tortured him his entire life.
Where to watch Possum in United States
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Where is Possum streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Philo, Screambox Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Shudder Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Plex | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Shadowz, Molotov TV, Shadowz Amazon Channel | Sooner |
| Spain | Shadowz Amazon Channel | — |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About Possum
Possum is a 2018 English-language drama, horror and thriller film directed by Matthew Holness. The cast is led by Sean Harris, Alun Armstrong, Andy Blithe. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Philo.
Possum was produced by BFI, The Fyzz, and Bankside Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on October 26, 2018, and carries a 15 certification.
- Director
- Matthew Holness
- Writers
- Matthew Holness
- Release date
- October 26, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BFI, The Fyzz, Bankside Films
Possum cast & crew
Possum was directed by Matthew Holness and written by Matthew Holness.
The cast features Sean Harris as Philip, Alun Armstrong as Maurice, Andy Blithe as Michael's Father, Ryan Enever as Michael's Uncle, Charlie Eales as Michael, and Joe Gallucci as Lee.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by The Radiophonic Workshop, cinematography is by Kit Fraser, and it was produced by Hilary Davis and Stephen Kelliher.
Is Possum worth watching?
Possum holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 329 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, horror, and thriller, Possum is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Possum
In United States, you can stream Possum on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Philo, Screambox Amazon Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Possum
Sean Harris
Philip
Alun Armstrong
Maurice
Andy Blithe
Michael's Father
Ryan Enever
Michael's Uncle
Charlie Eales
Michael
Joe Gallucci
Lee
Rohan Gotobed
Andrew
Raphel Famotibe
Simon
Simon Bubb
Mr. Evans
Katie Lightfoot
Mrs. Atwood
Elliot Booty
Youth 1
Abraham Graham
Youth 2
Possum — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Possum in United States?
Possum is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Philo, Screambox Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Possum on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Possum is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Possum in?
Possum is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Possum?
Possum runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is Possum rated?
Possum is rated 15. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 329 ratings.
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