When a poisonous snake slithers onto an Englishman's stomach in India, his associate and a doctor race to save him.
Poison (2023) is a comedy, drama and thriller film directed by Wes Anderson, released on September 29, 2023 with a runtime of 17m. It stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Ben Kingsley and Ralph Fiennes. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 632 ratings.
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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
Directed by Wes Anderson, written by Roald Dahl and Wes Anderson, produced by Wes Anderson, Steven M. Rales and Jeremy Dawson.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 632 ratings.
Poison is the fourth film in Roald Dahl’s anthology series, known for its unique narration and visuals. The story centers on Harry, whose tense situation gradually unfolds, revealing underlying conflicts and growing discomfort between him and the doctor. The film’s clever use of camera angles and fitting sound effects intensify the suspense, while the unresolved presence of a snake serves as a powerful metaphor for…
Reviewed on September 30, 2025
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The main cast of Poison (2023) includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes and Eliel Ford. The film was directed by Wes Anderson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Poison was released on September 29, 2023 and runs for 17m.
Poison (2023) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 632 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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