The Young Poisoner's Handbook
1995, English. Directed by Benjamin Ross.
Meet Graham. He's not your ordinary teenager.
Graham Young is a teenage misfit living in suburban London in the 1960s. He hates his stepmother but loves chemistry, and the two impulses unite in a wicked plot to slowly poison her. After she dies, he's found guilty and sent to a psychiatric hospital, where an idealistic doctor thinks he can be cured.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Young Poisoner's Handbook is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Night Flight Plus in India.
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- Released
- 20 January 1995
- Country
- France, Germany, United Kingdom
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What The Young Poisoner's Handbook is based on
The Young Poisoner's Handbook is based on a true story.
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The Young Poisoner's Handbook: quick answers
Is The Young Poisoner's Handbook worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Young Poisoner's Handbook?
The Young Poisoner's Handbook runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does The Young Poisoner's Handbook have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Young Poisoner's Handbook. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Young Poisoner's Handbook parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Young Poisoner's Handbook yet.
Which OTT platform is The Young Poisoner's Handbook on?
The Young Poisoner's Handbook is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Night Flight Plus in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Young Poisoner's Handbook?
If you liked The Young Poisoner's Handbook, try Where the Money Is, Murder She Said, Filth.
Who directed The Young Poisoner's Handbook?
The Young Poisoner's Handbook (1995) was directed by Benjamin Ross and stars Hugh O'Conor, Antony Sher, Ruth Sheen.
What is The Young Poisoner's Handbook based on?
The Young Poisoner's Handbook is based on a true story.