The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door
Synopsis
The story begins in March 2018, when former Russian intelligence officer Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia collapse on a park bench in Salisbury, England – a quaint, historic city where nothing normally happens. But what starts as a local incident explodes into a geopolitical crisis, which exposes the covert espionage war being raged between Russia and the West. A cinematic portrait of loyalty and betrayal and a story that resonates amid ongoing tensions with Russia, the documentary explores the collision of two men: Sergei Skripal and Vladimir Putin, the dictator determined to settle an old score by sending assassins to Salisbury armed with the deadly nerve agent Novichok.
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The Spy Attack That Shocked the World | The Salisbury Poisonings Official Trailer | CNNOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Copenhagen International Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 12, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Vernon
- Original Score
- Andrew Phillips, Daniel Sonabend
- Original Title
- The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Passion Pictures, CNN Films, Propagate Content, West Buttermilk
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Vernon
Andrew Phillips, Daniel Sonabend
Toby Lloyd
Shane McCormack
Amy Entelis, Roxanna Sherwood, Howard T. Owens, Kari Lia, Hamish Fergusson
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Brisland
Producer
Toby Lloyd
Director of Photography
Daniel Vernon
Director
Shane McCormack
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door
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What is The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door about?
The story begins in March 2018, when former Russian intelligence officer Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia collapse on a park bench in Salisbury, England – a quaint, historic city where nothing normally happens. But what starts as a local incident explodes into a geopolitical crisis, which exposes the covert espionage war being raged between Russia and the West. A cinematic portrait of loyalty and betrayal and a story that resonates amid ongoing tensions with Russia, the documentary explores the collision of two men: Sergei Skripal and Vladimir Putin, the dictator determined to settle an old score by sending assassins to Salisbury armed with the deadly nerve agent Novichok.
Who directed The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door?
The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door was directed by Daniel Vernon.
Who stars in The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door?
The principal cast of The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door includes Neil Basu, Richard Dearlove, Meg Edgar, Christo Grozev, Theresa May.
When was The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door released and how long is it?
The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door was composed by Andrew Phillips, Daniel Sonabend.