Ossessione (1944)
Kernel Score: 84% · 265 ratings
Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance
Released: 1944-04-08
Runtime: 140 minutes
Where to watch Ossessione
- Free with ads: Plex
- Rent: Prime Video
- Buy: Prime Video
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Gino, a drifter, begins an affair with inn-owner Giovanna as they plan to get rid of her older husband.
Ossessione parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Ossessione is a classic Italian noir about an adulterous affair that leads to the murder of a woman's husband.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Plot centers on a wife and her lover plotting to murder her husband.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Central storyline is an adulterous affair driven by passion between a drifter and a married innkeeper.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Clara Calamai as Giovanna Bragana
- Massimo Girotti as Gino Costa
- Dhia Cristiani as Anita
- Elio Marcuzzo as The Spaniard
- Vittorio Duse as Police Officer
- Michele Riccardini as Don Remigio
- Juan de Landa as Giuseppe Bragana
- Michele Sakara as Il Bambino (uncredited)
Ossessione FAQ
Is Ossessione good?
Ossessione has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 265 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Ossessione?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Plex and rent it from Prime Video.
Is Ossessione OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Ossessione is a classic Italian noir about an adulterous affair that leads to the murder of a woman's husband.
What movies are like Ossessione?
If you liked Ossessione, try The Postman Always Rings Twice, Revolutionary Road, Notes on a Scandal and The Godfather.