Poisoned (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2005, Poisoned is a history and documentary film directed by Thomas Viner, running about 46 minutes.
What it’s about. A documentary about the poisoning of political opponents by Russia. Focuses on specific cases of politically motivated assassinations by poisonings, including the attempted murder of Victor Yuschenko, the candidate and eventual President of Ukraine, using the deadly Dioxin. The film explains that Russia has not stopped this activity and its "Lab X" is still in operation. Originally created for the UK by FremantleMedia's production company talkbackTHAMES, "Poisoned" aired on Sky One in April 2005. (This documentary was made before the well-publicized poisoning by Russia of Alexander Litvinenko in 2006.)
Who’s in it. Poisoned stars Stephen Moyer as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Poisoned sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Poisoned page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poisoned tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poisoned (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Poisoned change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Poisoned worth watching?
- Poisoned holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Poisoned?
- Poisoned stars Stephen Moyer.
- When was Poisoned released?
- Poisoned was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 46 minutes.