Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults 2020
“What do you believe?”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- December 3, 2020
- Last Aired
- December 3, 2020
- Format
- 1 season · 4 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~3.4 hours (51 min/ep)
- Network
- HBO Max
- Where to Stream
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
What is Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults?
Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults is an American documentary television miniseries that premiered on December 3, 2020, on HBO Max. The four-part docuseries revolves around the religious group Heaven's Gate, its leader Marshall Applewhite, and the group's out-of-this-world beliefs.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 4
- Runtime
- 51 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 3, 2020
- Last aired
- Dec 3, 2020
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- HBO Max
- Genres
- Documentary, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 from 41 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 4 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~51 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- HBO Max
Where to watch in United States
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Overview
Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults is an American documentary television miniseries that premiered on December 3, 2020, on HBO Max. The four-part docuseries revolves around the religious group Heaven's Gate, its leader Marshall Applewhite, and the group's out-of-this-world beliefs. The series provides a comprehensive analysis of the infamous UFO cult that shocked the nation. What started in 1975 with the disappearance of 20 people from a small town in Oregon ultimately ended in 1997 with the largest suicide on United States soil, changing the face of modern New Age religion forever. The program utilizes never-before-seen footage and first-person accounts to explore these events. The cast and subjects featured in the series include Marshall Applewhite, Janja Lalich, Benjamin Zeller, and Robert Balch. The documentary is classified under the documentary and crime genres and holds a TV-MA rating.
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of documentary and crime that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults is currently available to watch or stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.
Is Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults worth watching?
Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults holds a community rating of 6.8/10 based on 41 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, Crime for fans of the genre.
How many seasons and episodes are in Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults, and how long does it take to binge?
Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults spans 1 season and 4 total episodes. A complete watch takes approximately 3.4 hours (at an average of 51 minutes per episode).
Which episodes of Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults are essential mytharc vs. filler?
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