Pretty Poison (1968): cast, story & where to watch

1968 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1968, Pretty Poison is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Noel Black, running about 89 minutes. “She's such a sweet girl. He's such a nice boy. They'll scare the hell out of you.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A young man gets in over his head when he convinces a small-town girl he's a secret agent.

Who’s in it. Pretty Poison stars Anthony Perkins as Dennis Pitt, Tuesday Weld as Sue Ann Stepanek, Beverly Garland as Mrs. Stepanek and John Randolph as Morton Azenauer, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Pretty Poison has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pretty Poison page.

If you liked it. Fans of Pretty Poison tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Pretty Poison (1968)?
In US, Pretty Poison is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Pretty Poison worth watching?
Pretty Poison holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Pretty Poison?
Pretty Poison stars Anthony Perkins, Tuesday Weld, Beverly Garland, John Randolph and Dick O'Neill.
When was Pretty Poison released?
Pretty Poison was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.