Poison

"One bed. One snake. Zero room for error."

2023 0h 17m EN

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 647

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Synopsis

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When a poisonous snake slithers onto an Englishman's stomach in India, his associate and a doctor race to save him.

“One bed. One snake. Zero room for error.”

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Cast

Benedict Cumberbatch
Harry Pope
Dev Patel
Supervisor Woods
Ben Kingsley
Dr. Ganderbai
Ralph Fiennes
Roald Dahl
Eliel Ford
Stagehand
Benoît Herlin
Stagehand

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Wes Anderson
Writers: Roald Dahl, Jay Clarke, Wes Anderson
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 17-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 7

ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Wes Anderson, shot by Robert D. Yeoman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Barney Pilling shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Benedict Cumberbatch and Dev Patel and Ben Kingsley carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "One bed. One snake. Zero room for error.".

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt28912885 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Wes Anderson directs. Robert D. Yeoman behind the camera. Barney Pilling cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 17-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 3 years ago.
3Directed by Wes Anderson, shot by Robert D. Yeoman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Barney Pilling shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Benedict Cumberbatch and Dev Patel and Ben Kingsley carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "One bed. One snake. Zero room for error.".
7IMDB entry: tt28912885 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Robert D. Yeoman
Editing: Barney Pilling
Production design: Adam Stockhausen
Costume design: Kasia Walicka Maimone
Makeup / hair: Frances Hannon
Sound: Chris Scarabosio
Stunt coordinator: Arran Topham
Runtime: 17 min · 0h 17m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: Poison (2023)

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Alunauwie2025-09-30
★ 8/10
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 Harry’s latent racism. Overall, Poison delivers an engaging and thought-provoking cinematic experience. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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