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The Poison Squad

2020Movie2 h 0 min

CrimeDocumentary
80
GreatGoodWatch score

An intriguing, cathartic documentary movie about history and society.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, romance or scares.

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Story

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Feels like

  • Historical Documentary
  • Food Safety
  • Consumer Advocacy
  • Investigative History
  • Government Regulation
  • Corporate Accountability
  • American History
  • Biographical
  • Public Health

Cast

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Crew

Directed by
John Maggio
Written by
John Maggio
Produced by
Pavel Muller, John Maggio, Susan Bellows

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Facts

January 28, 2020 · 2 h 0 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 28, 2020
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Poison Squad?"

Questions about The Poison Squad

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Where can I stream The Poison Squad?

KanopyHooplaPBS Documentaries

In the United States, The Poison Squad streams on PBS Documentaries, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Poison Squad worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80.

Is The Poison Squad okay for kids?

Disturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch The Poison Squad?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Poison Squad?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 2 for wholesome.