Poison
Seen it?2023 | 17 min | Comedy, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 17 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
When a poisonous snake slithers onto an Englishman's stomach in India, his associate and a doctor race to save him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 40K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Wes Anderson
- Benedict CumberbatchHarry Pope
- Dev PatelSupervisor Woods
- Ben KingsleyDr. Ganderbai
- Ralph FiennesRoald Dahl
- Eliel FordStagehand
- Benoît HerlinStagehand