---
title: "Possums"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/possums-1998"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 83733
imdb_id: "tt0145404"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Possums (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/possums-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Possums is a feature film released in the Unitedيس States on June 13, 1998, categorized under the drama, comedy, and family genres, with a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes and a PG rating. Directed by Max Burnett, the film's premise centers on a small town named Nowata that votes to cancel and disband its losing high school football team, known as the Possums. Following this decision, a local radio announcer decides to continue broadcasting imaginary games even though the team no longer exists. Because the announcer portrays the Possums winning these fictional broadcasts, the actual state champions are eventually prompted to challenge the Possums to a game. The film carries the promotional tagline, Dream big... Never let reality stand in your way.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Fandango At Home |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Max Burnett
- **Networks / Studios**: HSX Films, The Kushner-Locke Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mac Davis** as *Wilbur 'Will' Clark*
- **Cynthia Sikes** as *Elizabeth Clark*
- **Greg Coolidge** as *Jake Malloy*
- **Andrew Prine** as *Mayor Charlie Lawton*
- **Dennis Burkley** as *Orville Moss*
- **Jay Underwood** as *John Clark*
- **Jerry Haynes** as *Bob*
- **Clive Revill** as *London*
- **Zac Sherman** as *Mark Bond*
- **Monica Lacy** as *Sarah Jacobs*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Possums online?
Possums is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fandango At Home, The Roku Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Possums worth watching?
Possums holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Possums and when was it released?
Possums is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 1998. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Possums?
Possums was directed by Max Burnett.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Possums — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/83733)
- [Possums (1998) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0145404/fullcredits/)
- [Possums (1998) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/83733-possums/cast)
- [Possums (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Possums_(film))
- [Possums (1998) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/possums/credits)
- [‎Possums (1998) directed by Max Burnett • Reviews, film ...](https://letterboxd.com/film/possums/cast/)

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