Toxic Affair (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1993, Toxic Affair is a comedy and drama film directed by Philomène Esposito, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. In this erstwhile comedy, Penelope (Isabelle Adjani) is already sufficiently unsettled by the fact that she is no longer a top model, and must cast around for another occupation. When her boyfriend leaves her, she becomes quite hysterical, conjuring up schemes for revenge, contemplating suicide, and so on. These dramatics eventually exasperate her best friend Sophie (Clementine Celarie) so much that she contemplates killing Penelope, her ex-boyfriend, or the two of them together, just to stop the whining.
Who’s in it. Toxic Affair stars Isabelle Adjani as Pénélope, Hippolyte Girardot as Georges, Clémentine Célarié as Sophie and Fabrice Luchini as The Analyst, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Toxic Affair has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Toxic Affair page.
If you liked it. Fans of Toxic Affair tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Toxic Affair (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Toxic Affair change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Toxic Affair worth watching?
- Toxic Affair holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Toxic Affair?
- Toxic Affair stars Isabelle Adjani, Hippolyte Girardot, Clémentine Célarié, Fabrice Luchini and Sergio Castellitto.
- When was Toxic Affair released?
- Toxic Affair was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.