Movie · 2002
Is Possession based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Possession is based on the book Possession by A. S. Byatt (1990).
The movie was released in 2002.
The book behind Possession
Common questions
Is Possession based on a book?
Yes. Possession is based on the book Possession by A. S. Byatt (1990).
Who wrote the book Possession is based on?
Possession was written by A. S. Byatt and first published in 1990.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Possession before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of A. S. Byatt's books
- Three Thousand Years of Longing (film, 2022)
- Angels & Insects (film, 1995)