Poison
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Criterion Channel, Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, and Hoopla.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about Poison
Where can I watch Poison in the United States?
Poison is available to stream on Criterion Channel, Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, and Hoopla in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Poison for free?
Poison streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy and Hoopla. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Poison?
Poison scores 6.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Poison?
Poison stars Edith Meeks, Millie White, Buck Smith, Anne Giotta , and Lydia Lafleur. Todd Haynes is the director.
How long is Poison?
Poison runs 1h 25m (85 minutes).
When did Poison come out?
Poison was released on April 5, 1991.
Which studio made Poison?
Poison was produced by Bronze Eye Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for Poison?
Poison was made on a budget of $250,000.
How much did Poison make at the box office?
Poison grossed $609,524 worldwide, against a budget of $250,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.