Movie

The Young Poisoner's Handbook

“Meet Graham. He's not your ordinary teenager.”

★ 6.6(55)19951h 39m

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Good to know

Director: Benjamin Ross
Release date: 1995-01-20
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Eurimages

The Young Poisoner's Handbook — trailer

About The Young Poisoner's Handbook

The Young Poisoner's Handbook is a 1995 movie in the Comedy, Crime and Drama genres, directed by Benjamin Ross, starring Hugh O'Conor, Antony Sher and Ruth Sheen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 55 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Young Poisoner's Handbook in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Hugh O'Conor

Graham Young

Antony Sher

Dr. Ernest Zeigler

Ruth Sheen

Molly

Roger Lloyd Pack

Fred

Charlotte Coleman

Winnie

Paul Stacey

Dennis

John Thomson

Nathan

Jack Deam

Mick

Charlie Creed-Miles

Berridge

Robert Demeger

Mr. Dexter

Tobias Arnold

Young Graham

Norman Caro

Mr. Goez

Themes & keywords

london, englandpoisonstepmotherbased on true storymurdermental institutionserial killerpsychiatristsocial misfitpoisoner

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Young Poisoner's Handbook in Mexico?+

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Is The Young Poisoner's Handbook on Netflix?+

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How long is The Young Poisoner's Handbook?+

The Young Poisoner's Handbook has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in The Young Poisoner's Handbook?+

The Young Poisoner's Handbook stars Hugh O'Conor, Antony Sher, Ruth Sheen, Roger Lloyd Pack and Charlotte Coleman.

When did The Young Poisoner's Handbook come out?+

The Young Poisoner's Handbook is a 1995 movie directed by Benjamin Ross.

What genre is The Young Poisoner's Handbook?+

The Young Poisoner's Handbook is Comedy, Crime and Drama film.

Who directed The Young Poisoner's Handbook?+

The Young Poisoner's Handbook was directed by Benjamin Ross.