Filmium
Back to search
Movie Backdrop

Magic Medicine streaming

2018 Movie Documentary 79 min Ages 12+
By: Monty Wates With: Robin Carhart-Harris, Rosalind Watts

In 2012 a team of medical researchers asked themselves, "what would happen if we gave psilocybin (magic mushrooms) to people suffering from severe depression"? It took them three years to get the necessary permissions to find out.

Filmium rating
71%

Mood

Hopeful
Reflective
Serious
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Monty Wates
Robin Carhart-Harris
Rosalind Watts

Cinematic Technique

Documentary-Style
Interview-Based
Observational

Pace

Deliberate
Measured
Reflective

Style

Documentary
Poetic

Time-Period

2010S

Central Conflict

Ethical Dilemmas
Scientific Experimentation

Characters

Patients
Researchers

Historical Context

Early 2010S
Psychedelic Research Resurgence

Key Plot Points

Depression Relief
Regulatory Approval
Testing Psilocybin

Plot

Depression Treatment
Medical Research
Mental Health
Psychedelic Therapy
Treatment Exploration

Setting

Medical Facility
Research Laboratory

Shooting Location

Clinical Settings
Medical Labs

Theme

Ethical Considerations
Exploration
Mental Health
Psychedelic Therapy
Scientific Ethics

Genre

Biographical
Documentary
Educational
Medical Drama

Audiences

Adults
Medical Professionals
Mental Health Advocates
Science Enthusiasts

Titles

Magic Medicine

Release Year

2018
mowizz ID: 081c187a-4ca8-4a5f-a618-cfa2cae40b9f
Imprint
Privacy policy
Terms and Conditions
About us
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Supported by:
KtBE
BAK
EGS
Suissimage
Swissperform
© 2026 Filmium GmbH - all external content remains the property of the rightful owner
Version: v1.2.40 (frontend) | (backend)