Movies and TvShows featuring "poisoned-tea" theme.

In early 18th-century England, the court faces upheaval when a new servant, Abigail, arrives and endears herself to Queen Anne. Abigail schemes her way into Anne's favor, resulting in a rivalry with Sarah, Anne's childhood friend and advisor. As Abigail rises in power, she manipulates Anne and forms a romantic relationship with her. Sarah, realizing Abigail's treachery, tries to expose her, but Abigail poisons Sarah's tea and orchestrates her removal from the court. With Sarah gone, Abigail gains control over Anne and begins to influence her decisions, including the war with France. However, Sarah returns and threatens to reveal their past love letters, prompting Anne to choose between Abigail and Sarah's loyalty. Abigail ultimately wins Anne's favor and becomes her confidante, while Sarah is banished from the country. The movie ends with Abigail stepping on one of Anne's rabbits, symbolizing her control over the queen.

In Shanghai during the Chinese Civil War, an American woman is held against her will by a Chinese warlord. As they spend time together, they develop a complicated relationship that challenges their loyalty and cultural traditions.

The Young Poisoner's Handbook is a dark comedy based on the true story of Graham Young, a teenage boy who becomes a notorious poisoner. Set in London during the 1960s-1990s, Graham's disturbing fascination with chemistry and his social misfit tendencies lead him to poison multiple people, including his stepmother. The film explores Graham's twisted psyche and the consequences of his actions.

Melanie is married to Keith Bauers, she has two beautiful children and she is rich. She decides to engage a girl au pair, Janine, who arrives from France. Everything seems to run perfectly. Janine looks shy and timid and well disposed towards the family. But casually Paula, Melanies's sister, finds out that Janine and Keith are lovers and afterwards she dies in an accident.

A Chinese doctor vows revenge against the allied troops who killed his wife and child during the Boxer Rebellion.

The inside story of Alexander Litvinenko's murder in London and the subsequent international manhunt that led to the Kremlin, told in full for the first time, with exclusive access to key individuals.