The Poison Squad (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2020, The Poison Squad is a documentary film directed by John Maggio, running about 120 minutes. “The American people had no idea what they were eating.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of government chemist Dr. Harvey Wiley who, determined to banish dangerous substances from dinner tables, took on the powerful food manufacturers and their allies.
Who’s in it. The Poison Squad stars Corey Stoll as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Poison Squad sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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 Poison Squad page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Poison Squad (2020)?
- In US, The Poison Squad 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 Poison Squad worth watching?
- The Poison Squad holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Poison Squad?
- The Poison Squad stars Corey Stoll.
- When was The Poison Squad released?
- The Poison Squad was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.