Another Man's Poison (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1951, Another Man's Poison is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Irving Rapper, running about 90 minutes. “She Had Everything You Could Give A Woman To Torment A Man!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Novelist Janet Frobisher, lives in an isolated house, having been separated for years from her criminal husband. She has fallen in love with her secretary's fiancé and when her estranged husband unexpectedly appears, Janet poisons him, but just as she's about to dispose of the body, one of her husband's criminal cohorts also shows up.
Who’s in it. Another Man's Poison stars Bette Davis as Janet Frobisher, Gary Merrill as George Bates, Emlyn Williams as Dr. Henderson and Anthony Steel as Larry Stevens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Another Man's Poison has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Another Man's Poison page.
If you liked it. Fans of Another Man's Poison tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Another Man's Poison (1951)?
- In US, Another Man's Poison is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Another Man's Poison worth watching?
- Another Man's Poison holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Another Man's Poison?
- Another Man's Poison stars Bette Davis, Gary Merrill, Emlyn Williams, Anthony Steel and Barbara Murray.
- When was Another Man's Poison released?
- Another Man's Poison was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.