Death in Small Doses (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1995, Death in Small Doses is a thriller, drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Sondra Locke, running about 88 minutes. “We all have a secret. Hers is a killer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One night Nancy Lyon awakes in pain and dies shortly after - poisoned with arsenic. Her family immediately suspects her husband Richard, who left her temporarily the year before because of an affair. Especially Nancy's brother is keen on getting the children away from the suspected murderer. All evidence points against Richard, but in court Richard surprisingly presents proof that his wife had depressions and maybe killed herself - or are these proofs just fake? -- Depicts an authentic case.
Who’s in it. Death in Small Doses stars Tess Harper as Jerri Sims, Richard Thomas as Richard Lyon, Shawn Elliott as Detective Ortega and Gary Frank as Bill Dillard Jr., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Death in Small Doses has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death in Small Doses page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death in Small Doses tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death in Small Doses (1995)?
- In GB, Death in Small Doses is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Death in Small Doses worth watching?
- Death in Small Doses holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death in Small Doses?
- Death in Small Doses stars Tess Harper, Richard Thomas, Shawn Elliott, Gary Frank and Glynnis O'Connor.
- When was Death in Small Doses released?
- Death in Small Doses was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.