The Poisoner's Handbook (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2014, The Poisoner's Handbook is a history and documentary film directed by Rob Rapley, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1918, when New York City hired its first scientifically trained medical examiner Charles Norris. Over the course of a decade and a half, Norris and his extraordinarily driven and talented chief toxicologist, Alexander Gettler, would turn forensic chemistry into a formidable science, sending many a murderer to the electric chair and setting the standards that the rest of the country would ultimately adopt.
Who’s in it. The Poisoner's Handbook stars Chris Bowers as Alexander Gettler.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Poisoner's Handbook has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Poisoner's Handbook page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Poisoner's Handbook tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Poisoner's Handbook (2014)?
- In US, The Poisoner's Handbook is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Poisoner's Handbook worth watching?
- The Poisoner's Handbook holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Poisoner's Handbook?
- The Poisoner's Handbook stars Chris Bowers.
- When was The Poisoner's Handbook released?
- The Poisoner's Handbook was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.