Poison
1991, English. Directed by Todd Haynes.
A trio of interweaved transgressive tales, telling a bizarre stories of suburban patricide and a miraculous flight from justice, a mad sex experiment which unleashes a disfiguring plague, and the obsessive sexual relationship between two prison inmates.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NC-17
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Where to watch Poison
Poison is streaming on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection in India.
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Cast & crew
- Todd HaynesDirector
- Edith MeeksFelicia Beacon ("Hero")
- Millie WhiteMillie Sklar ("Hero")
- Buck SmithGregory Lazar ("Hero")
- Anne Giotta Evelyn McAlpert ("Hero")
- Lydia LafleurSylvia Manning ("Hero")
- Ian NemserSean White ("Hero")
- Rob LaBelleJay Wete ("Hero")
- Evan DunskyDr. MacArthur ("Hero")
- Marina LutzHazel Lamprecht ("Hero")
- Barry CassidyOfficer Rilt ("Hero")
- Richard AnthonyEdward Comacho ("Hero")
- Angela M. SchreiberFlorence Giddens ("Hero")
Details
- Released
- 5 April 1991
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Todd Haynes
- Budget
- $250K
- Box office
- $610K
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Poison: quick answers
Is Poison worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 6.0/10 from 98 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Poison?
Poison runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does Poison have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Poison. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Poison parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Poison is rated NC-17 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Poison on?
Poison is streaming on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection in India. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like Poison?
If you liked Poison, try Safe, Boys Don't Cry, Heavenly Creatures.
Who directed Poison?
Poison (1991) was directed by Todd Haynes and stars Edith Meeks, Millie White, Buck Smith.