Poison
2023 • 17 min • Comedy · Drama · Thriller
Synopsis
When a poisonous snake slithers onto an Englishman's stomach in India, his associate and a doctor race to save him.
Our family guide
Best from age 9- 100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
- 68 Audience · 614 · 49%
When a poisonous snake lands on a man’s stomach in colonial India, his companions must carefully devise a plan to save him. This tense short film focuses on the high-stakes situation and the delicate movements required.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- A tense situation involving a venomous snake
- The threat of a snake bite creates suspense
What it models well
- Problem-solving under pressure
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Quick thinking
Talk about it after
- Handling unexpected emergencies
- Cultural differences in a crisis
- Empathy for those in danger
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Where to watch
Netflix
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Top billed cast
Director: Wes Anderson • Crew: Wes Anderson
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Reviewer notes
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersPoison 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.…
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.8/10 (614)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt28912885
- Official site
- www.netflix.com
