Poison (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1997, Poison is a drama film directed by Park Jae-ho, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Seo-rin learns that life can be cruel when she is abandoned by her mother in a movie theater as a child. She grows up on the streets and eventually meets the insomniac Jeong-il and is charmed by his innocence. Although their initial encounter is brief, it launches them on a quest for love and a search for each other
Who’s in it. Poison stars Park Shin-yang as Jung-yeol, Lee Kyung-young as Young-soo, Lee Soo-ah and Yu Oh-seong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Poison has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Poison page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poison tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poison (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Poison change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Poison worth watching?
- Poison holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Poison?
- Poison stars Park Shin-yang, Lee Kyung-young, Lee Soo-ah, Yu Oh-seong and Bang Eun-hee.
- When was Poison released?
- Poison was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.