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Obsession

  • 2019
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
1.1K
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Mekhi Phifer and Elika Portnoy in Obsession (2019)
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  • Director
    • Goran Dukic
  • Writer
    • Michael Andrews
  • Stars
    • Mekhi Phifer
    • Elika Portnoy
    • Brad Dourif
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Goran Dukic
    • Writer
      • Michael Andrews
    • Stars
      • Mekhi Phifer
      • Elika Portnoy
      • Brad Dourif
    • 42User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Mekhi Phifer
    Mekhi Phifer
    • Sonny
    Elika Portnoy
    Elika Portnoy
    • Larissa
    Brad Dourif
    Brad Dourif
    • George
    Ruben Santiago-Hudson
    Ruben Santiago-Hudson
    • Detective Crawford
    Kerry Cahill
    Kerry Cahill
    • Detective Elias
    Terence Rosemore
    • Customer
    Jared Bankens
    Jared Bankens
    • The Thief
    Candi Brooks
    Candi Brooks
    • Medic
    Rob Mello
    Rob Mello
    • Ronny
    Toney Chapman Steele
    Toney Chapman Steele
    • Bus Passenger
    Mike R. Moreau
    Mike R. Moreau
    • Construction Foreman
    Jeff Grays
    Jeff Grays
    • Patrol Officer
    Anthony Barbier
    • Construction worker…
    Rey Reynaud
    • Pit Crew…
    Brian Matney
    • Boss
    David Baechle
    • Police Officer
    Octavian Wilburn
    • Brandon
    Charles Barber
    • Police Ofiicer
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    • Director
      • Goran Dukic
    • Writer
      • Michael Andrews
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    7jeremynailing

    "You Can't Play a Playa"

    Typical plot, but it kept me interested , plus it's good to see Mekhi Phifer still at it
    digitalboy72

    A modern retelling of 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' that mostly works.

    It's standard thriller elements that are elevated by decent acting and one hell of a great twist ending.

    It's worth an hour and a half of your life, cuddle up with your significant other and enjoy.
    10sydneyjayz

    The Ending will shock you!

    I watched this movie because Mekhi Phifer, who is one of my favorite Actors, stars. This movie will truly make you think about a lot of things in relationships and how people can so easily be lied to and get played. The low ratings given for this movie are not justified. Trust me when I tell you, it's worth-a-watch!
    7mistela67

    I thought it was pretty good

    Not understanding the poor reviews. I thought it was pretty good. The acting was good, in my opinion. I thought the Russian woman was attractive, and both the males played their roles decently. The movie kept me going, and the ending threw me off. I also thought the police officers played their roles very realistically.

    My only complaint was that the motivations of the characters (both the boyfriend and, at the end, the woman) to do what they did wasn't really established enough. But still, the plot was good enough to keep you interested.

    All in all, it was an enjoyable movie, if you keep your expectations in check. Not nearly as bad as some of the reviewers state here.
    6anoushsabouri

    Decent, slow moving thriller/drama

    I understand that some of you hate this movie, and that's fair. I beg you to reconsider your "baaaadd actinggggggg!!!" Comments. A film that isn't up to par with viewers expectations shouldn't be blamed on acting alone. You can surely blame writers and directors too for poor execution by the actors. If someone gave you a trash bag to wear, how could you expect to win a fashion show? Point being, Mekhi can act. Period. Stop blaming actors when it's convenient. Mekhi was the glue that kept this slow moving movie worth while.

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      During the filming of the sex scenes with Actress Elika Portino, Actor Mekhi Pfeiffer got a sexual attraction from her. It helped them to make the sex scenes more intense.

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    • Release date
      • September 27, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • American Dream
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Mutressa Movies
      • Polaris Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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