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Poison

5.9(91)19911h 25m
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Where to watch Poison in Canada

Poison is streaming on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

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 Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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Overview

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.

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Themes & keywords

prisonsexual abusesexualitypoetrypunishmentlovemurderdomestic abusediseasescientistlgbt1980shiv/aids epidemicqueer allegory

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Poison in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Poison on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Poison on Netflix?+

Poison is not on Netflix in Canada 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.

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