Poison (2023) is a short film directed by Wes Anderson and adapted from Roald Dahl’s short story of the same name. It tells the story of Harry Pope, a British man, played by Benedict Cumberbatch, living in India who believes that there is a venomous snake in his stomach. He refuses to move or speak for fear of disturbing the snake. His associate, Mr. Woods, summons the help of Dr. Ganderbai to safely remove the serpent.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Poison via streaming services such as Netflix.
Is Poison available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Poison is available to watch via streaming on Netflix.
Poison (2023) is a darkly comic and thought-provoking film that explores themes of racism, colonialism, and the power of fear. It is also a beautifully made film, with Anderson’s signature visual style on full display, and gives the viewers food for thought with its ending.
The cast of the short film Poison (2023) is Dev Patel as Mr. Woods, Benedict Cumberbatch as Harry Pope, and Ben Kingsley as Dr. Ganderbai.
Watch Poison streaming via Netflix
Poison is available to watch on Netflix. To watch Poison on Netflix, simply search for the title in the Netflix search bar. You can also find Poison in the “New Releases” category.
Netflix offers multiple subscription options for viewers to choose from, such as:
- 6.99 per month (standard with Ads) – This features most of the content available on the OTT platform except for a selective few. You can watch in Full HD and on two supported devices simultaneously.
- $15.49 per month (Standard) – It is the same as the previous option, but is entirely ad-free. It also allows users to download content on two supported devices.
- $22.99 per month (Premium) – This gives access to all the content available on the platform. It supports four devices at once, with Ultra HD. Users get to download content on up to six supported devices at a time.
The synopsis of Poison (2023) is as follows:
“When a poisonous snake slithers onto an Englishman’s stomach in India, his associate and a doctor race to save him.“
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
