The Young Poisoner's Handbook(1995)
Meet Graham. He's not your ordinary teenager.
The Young Poisoner's Handbook 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.
The Young Poisoner's Handbook (1995) is a comedy, crime and drama film directed by Benjamin Ross, released on January 20, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Hugh O'Conor, Antony Sher, Ruth Sheen and Roger Lloyd Pack. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- Benjamin Ross
- Writers:
- Jeff Rawle, Benjamin Ross
- Producers:
- Sam Taylor
- Cinematographer:
- Hubert Taczanowski
- Composer:
- Rob Lane
- Production:
- Eurimages, British Screen Productions, Kinowelt, Mass Productions, Pandora Cinema, Haut et Court
- Status:
- Released
The Young Poisoner's Handbook (1995) Trailer
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The Young Poisoner's Handbook Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hugh O'Conor
as Graham Young
Antony Sher
as Dr. Ernest Zeigler
Ruth Sheen
as Molly
Roger Lloyd Pack
as Fred
Charlotte Coleman
as Winnie
Paul Stacey
as Dennis
John Thomson
as Nathan
Jack Deam
as Mick
Charlie Creed-Miles
as Berridge
Robert Demeger
as Mr. Dexter
- Tobias Arnold
Tobias Arnold
as Young Graham
- Norman Caro
Norman Caro
as Mr. Goez
Key crew
Directed by Benjamin Ross, written by Jeff Rawle and Benjamin Ross, produced by Sam Taylor.
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The Young Poisoner's Handbook Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 55 ratings.
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The Young Poisoner's Handbook – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Young Poisoner's Handbook online?
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The Young Poisoner's Handbook (1995) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Young Poisoner's Handbook?
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The main cast of The Young Poisoner's Handbook (1995) includes Hugh O'Conor, Antony Sher, Ruth Sheen, Roger Lloyd Pack and Charlotte Coleman. The film was directed by Benjamin Ross. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Young Poisoner's Handbook released?
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The Young Poisoner's Handbook was released on January 20, 1995 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Young Poisoner's Handbook worth watching?
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The Young Poisoner's Handbook (1995) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 55 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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