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4.7 / 10(66 votes)IMDbNC-1720161h 32mCanada, Italy, United Kingdom

Compulsion

“There are no rules”

Synopsis

Sadie—a young female novelist—and an enigmatic woman named Francesca, are enticed by an ex-lover to join him at his Italian villa for a weekend celebration being held to honor the release of Sadie's latest book. Once there, Sadie begins to fear his true intentions as she and Francesca become embroiled in a dangerous game of moral and sexual discovery.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Compulsion (2018) Exclusive Trailer HD

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-06

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Torino Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

November 19, 2016

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

November 19, 2016

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Craig Goodwill
Screenplay & Story
Brian Clark
Original Score
Silvio Amato
Original Title
Compulsion
Country of Origin
Canada, Italy, United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 32m
Production Studios
Fargo Film, 9.99 Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Craig Goodwill

Screenplay & Story

Brian Clark

Original Score & Music

Silvio Amato

Director of Photography

David Ungaro

Film Editing

Mike Nichols, Michael Doherty, Micah Stuart

Producers

Craig Goodwill, Peta-Megan Dunn, Mike Macari, Alfredo Romano, Moira Romano

Department Leadership Roster

David Ungaro

Director of Photography

Brian Clark

Writer

Craig Goodwill

Director

Mike Nichols

Editor

Craig Goodwill

Producer

Peta-Megan Dunn

Producer

Mike Macari

Producer

Cristina Audisio

Costume Design

Michael Doherty

Michael Doherty

Editor

Micah Stuart

Micah Stuart

Editor

Glenn Berman

Editor

Paola Bizzarri

Production Design

Neil Dunn

Producer

Brian Dreyfuss

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NC-17

NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)NC-17

Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Compulsion.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Compulsion

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Compulsion about?

Sadie—a young female novelist—and an enigmatic woman named Francesca, are enticed by an ex-lover to join him at his Italian villa for a weekend celebration being held to honor the release of Sadie's latest book. Once there, Sadie begins to fear his true intentions as she and Francesca become embroiled in a dangerous game of moral and sexual discovery.

Who directed Compulsion?

Compulsion was directed by Craig Goodwill.

Who stars in Compulsion?

The principal cast of Compulsion includes Lio Tipton, Marta Gastini, Jakob Cedergren, Valentin Merlet, Jan Bijvoet.

When was Compulsion released and how long is it?

Compulsion was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.

Who composed the musical score for Compulsion?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Compulsion was composed by Silvio Amato.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Compulsion?

Compulsion holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).