Movie

Poison

★ 5.9(91)19911h 25m

Poison is streaming on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Poison

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Good to know

Director: Todd Haynes
Release date: 1991-04-05
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: English
Box office: $609,524
Budget: $250,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Bronze Eye Productions

Poison — trailer

About Poison

Poison is a 1991 movie in the Drama, Horror and Science Fiction genres, directed by Todd Haynes, starring Edith Meeks, Millie White and Buck Smith. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 91 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Poison in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Edith Meeks

Felicia Beacon ("Hero")

Millie White

Millie Sklar ("Hero")

Buck Smith

Gregory Lazar ("Hero")

Anne Giotta

Evelyn McAlpert ("Hero")

Lydia Lafleur

Sylvia Manning ("Hero")

Ian Nemser

Sean White ("Hero")

Rob LaBelle

Jay Wete ("Hero")

Evan Dunsky

Dr. MacArthur ("Hero")

Marina Lutz

Hazel Lamprecht ("Hero")

Barry Cassidy

Officer Rilt ("Hero")

Richard Anthony

Edward Comacho ("Hero")

Angela M. Schreiber

Florence Giddens ("Hero")

Themes & keywords

prisonsexual abusesexualitypoetrypunishmentlovemurderdomestic abusediseasescientistlgbt1980shiv/aids epidemicqueer allegory

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Poison in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Poison on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Poison on Netflix?+

Poison is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection.

How long is Poison?+

Poison has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in Poison?+

Poison stars Edith Meeks, Millie White, Buck Smith, Anne Giotta and Lydia Lafleur.

When did Poison come out?+

Poison is a 1991 movie directed by Todd Haynes.

What genre is Poison?+

Poison is Drama, Horror and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Poison?+

Poison was directed by Todd Haynes.