The Poisoner (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2006, The Poisoner is a drama and tv movie film directed by Christian Faure, running about 187 minutes.
What it’s about. Loudun, October 1947. Leon Besnard and Marie celebrate their eighteenth wedding anniversary with friends and Ady, a former German prisoner they have "adopted". A few days later, Leon dies. Louise, a friend of the couple's and probably Leon's mistress claims that, on his deathbed, the deceased told her that Marie was poisoning him. The whole town soon condemns Marie and she is arrested and sent to jail. Did she really kill Léon as well as twelve other members of her family as she finds herself charged with?
Who’s in it. The Poisoner stars Muriel Robin as Marie Besnard, Mélanie Bernier as Simone, Jean-Yves Chatelais as Léon Besnard and Mado Maurin as Mme Davaillaud, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Poisoner has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Poisoner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Poisoner tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Poisoner (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Poisoner change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Poisoner worth watching?
- The Poisoner holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Poisoner?
- The Poisoner stars Muriel Robin, Mélanie Bernier, Jean-Yves Chatelais, Mado Maurin and Frank Geney.
- When was The Poisoner released?
- The Poisoner was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 187 minutes.