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Poison Ivy (1992)

Ivy thought her best friend had the perfect house, the perfect family, the perfect life. So she took them.

ThrillerDrama

A seductive teen befriends an introverted high school student and schemes her way into the lives of her wealthy family.

Release Date
May 8, 1992
Runtime
1h 32m
Rating
5.5/10 (399 votes)

Director: Katt Shea

Cast: Drew Barrymore, Tom Skerritt, Sara Gilbert, Cheryl Ladd, Alan Stock, Jeanne Sakata, E.J. Moore, J.B. Quon

Collection: Poison Ivy Collection

Production: New Line Cinema
suiciderapemanipulationfatherfake suicidesociopathteenage girlolder man younger woman relationshiprebellious youthobsessive love
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Budget
$3M
Revenue
$2M
Full Cast (25 people)

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Wuchak - 7/10

**_A luscious Lolita takes over the family..._** ...that's the basic plot of 1992's "Poison Ivy" starring Drew Barrymore in the titular role. The movie comes from a long tradition of films about an alluring babysitter (or nanny or friend) taking control of the family by winning the hearts of the kids and seducing the husband. "The Babysitter" (1980) and "Summer Girl" (1983) are two examples, bo...

March 13, 2022

Poison Ivy

Poison Ivy

Ivy thought her best friend had the perfect house, the perfect family, the perfect life. So she took them.

Ivy thought her best friend had the perfect house, the perfect family, the perfect life. So she took them.

5.5
92 min

A seductive teen befriends an introverted high school student and schemes her way into the lives of her wealthy family.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Revenue$1,829,804
Release Date5/8/1992
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Cast

Drew Barrymore

as Ivy

Tom Skerritt

as Darryl Cooper

Sara Gilbert

as Sylvie Cooper

Cheryl Ladd

as Georgie Cooper

Alan Stock

as Bob

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Jeanne Sakata

as Isabelle

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E.J. Moore

as Kid

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J.B. Quon

as Another Kid

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Poison Ivy about?

A seductive teen befriends an introverted high school student and schemes her way into the lives of her wealthy family.

How long is Poison Ivy?

1h 32m

When was Poison Ivy released?

May 8, 1992

Who directed Poison Ivy?

Katt Shea

Who stars in Poison Ivy?

Drew Barrymore, Tom Skerritt, Sara Gilbert

What genre is Poison Ivy?

Thriller, Drama

What is Poison Ivy rated?

R