Poison Ivy
Seen it?1992 | 92 min | Thriller, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (38% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.4 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
A seductive teen befriends an introverted high school student and schemes her way into the lives of her wealthy family.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
38% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 150K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Katt Shea
- Drew BarrymoreIvy
- Tom SkerrittDarryl Cooper
- Sara GilbertSylvie Cooper
- Cheryl LaddGeorgie Cooper
- Alan StockBob
- Jeanne SakataIsabelle
- E.J. MooreKid
- J.B. QuonAnother Kid
- Leonardo DiCaprioGuy
- Michael GoldnerMan in Car