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The Poisoner's Handbook

7.720141h 52mMovieDocumentaryHistory

In 1918, New York City hired its first scientifically trained medical examiner, Charles Norris. Over the course of a decade and a half, Norris and his extraordinarily driven and talented chief toxicologist, Alexander Gettler, would turn…

DirectorRob Rapley
WriterMichelle Ferrari

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Cast · Directed by Rob Rapley

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Chris Bowers
Alexander Gettler

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The Poisoner's Handbook — streaming FAQ

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The Poisoner's Handbook is streaming on PBS Documentaries, Kanopy and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Poisoner's Handbook on Netflix?

No, The Poisoner's Handbook is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries and Kanopy.

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The Poisoner's Handbook is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.