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The Young Poisoner's Handbook

6.619951h 39mMovieComedyCrimeDrama

Graham Young is a teenage misfit living in suburban London in the 1960s. He hates his stepmother but loves chemistry, and the two impulses unite in a wicked plot to slowly poison her. After she dies, he's found guilty and sent to a…

DirectorBenjamin Ross
WritersBenjamin Ross·Jeff Rawle
ProducerSam Taylor

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 4 other countries

The Young Poisoner's Handbook isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Benjamin Ross

HOHugh O'Conor
Hugh O'Conor
Graham Young
ASAntony Sher
Antony Sher
Dr. Ernest Zeigler
RSRuth Sheen
Ruth Sheen
Molly
RPRoger Lloyd Pack
Roger Lloyd Pack
Fred
CCCharlotte Coleman
Charlotte Coleman
Winnie
PSPaul Stacey
Paul Stacey
Dennis
JTJohn Thomson
John Thomson
Nathan
JDJack Deam
Jack Deam
Mick
CCCharlie Creed-Miles
Charlie Creed-Miles
Berridge
RDRobert Demeger
Robert Demeger
Mr. Dexter
TA
Tobias Arnold
Young Graham
NC
Norman Caro
Mr. Goez

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The Young Poisoner's Handbook — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Young Poisoner's Handbook?

The Young Poisoner's Handbook isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Austria, Switzerland and Germany and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Young Poisoner's Handbook on Netflix?

No, The Young Poisoner's Handbook is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Young Poisoner's Handbook on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Young Poisoner's Handbook isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Young Poisoner's Handbook for free?

The Young Poisoner's Handbook isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is The Young Poisoner's Handbook based on a true story?

Yes — The Young Poisoner's Handbook is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).