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title: "Magic Medicine"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/magic-medicine-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 555696
imdb_id: "tt8661404"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 79
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Magic Medicine (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/magic-medicine-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Magic Medicine
Year: 2018
Release Date (GB): 11/08/2018
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1h 19m
Plot/Synopsis: In 2012, a team of medical researchers investigated what would happen if they gave psilocybin (magic mushrooms) to people suffering from severe depression. It took them three years to obtain the necessary permissions to conduct this research.
Draft 1: Magic Medicine is a 2018 documentary film with a runtime of 1 hour and 19 minutes. The film was released in Great Britain on November 8, 2018. The documentary focuses on a team of medical researchers who began a study in 2012. These researchers sought to determine the effects of administering psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms, to individuals suffering from severe depression. After the initial inquiry in 2012, the team spent three years working to secure the

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, DOCSVILLE, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Gaia Amazon Channel | Kanopy | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, DOCSVILLE, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Gaia Amazon Channel, Docsville Amazon Channel | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | DOCSVILLE | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | DOCSVILLE, Gaia Amazon Channel | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Monty Wates
- **Networks / Studios**: Dartmouth Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Robin Carhart-Harris** as *Self*
- **Rosalind Watts** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Magic Medicine online?
Magic Medicine is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, DOCSVILLE, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Gaia Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Magic Medicine worth watching?
Magic Medicine holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 6 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Magic Medicine and when was it released?
Magic Medicine is a feature film with a runtime of 79 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Magic Medicine?
Magic Medicine was directed by Monty Wates.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Magic Medicine — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/555696)
- [Magic Medicine (2018) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8661404/fullcredits/cast/)
- [Magic Medicine (2018) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/555696-magic-medicine/cast)

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