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Poison (2023)

“One bed. One snake. Zero room for error.”

6.8/10 · 646 votes 0h 17m pg ComedyThrillerDrama

#112 of 202 films from 2023 #1158 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Wes Anderson · Written by Wes Anderson

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Overview

When a poisonous snake slithers onto an Englishman's stomach in India, his associate and a doctor race to save him.

Cast

Benedict Cumberbatchas Harry Pope
Dev Patelas Supervisor Woods
Ben Kingsleyas Dr. Ganderbai
Ralph Fiennesas Roald Dahl
Eliel Fordas Stagehand
Benoît Herlinas Stagehand

Facts

Release dateSeptember 29, 2023
Runtime17 min (0h 17m) — shorter as the 2023 average of 113 min
GenresComedy, Thriller, Drama
LanguageEN
IMDbtt28912885

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Questions

How long is Poison?
Poison runs 17 minutes (0h 17m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Poison worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 646 votes, which places it #112 of 202 films released in 2023 in this index (top 45%) and #1158 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Poison?
Poison was directed by Wes Anderson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Isle of Dogs (2018).
Who stars in Poison?
Benedict Cumberbatch as Harry Pope; Dev Patel as Supervisor Woods; Ben Kingsley as Dr. Ganderbai; Ralph Fiennes as Roald Dahl; Eliel Ford as Stagehand; Benoît Herlin as Stagehand.
What is Poison rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Poison?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/91331.

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