---
title: "Smart Drugs"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/smart-drugs-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 645442
imdb_id: "tt8893402"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 77
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Smart Drugs (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/smart-drugs-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Smart Drugs" (2019).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count must be 150-190 words.
Title: Smart Drugs
Year: 2019 (Source 1, 2) / 2018 (Source 3, 4) - I will use 2019 as per the prompt and Source 1/2.
Genre: Documentary, cinematic POV documentary.
Runtime: 1h 17m.
Subject: Bio-hacking and smart drugs, inspired by films like Lucy and Limitless.
Protagonist/Subject: Nik Badminton.
Location: Silicon Valley.
Plot: Nik Badminton travels to Silicon Valley to immerse himself in the world of bio-hacking and smart drugs. He tries drugs and treatments recommended by people in the business of self-optimization. He questions the bio-hacking movement and asks if humanity is being lost.
Draft 1:
        Smart Drugs is a cinematic POV documentary released in 2

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | DOCSVILLE, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, DOCSVILLE, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Docsville Amazon Channel | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | DOCSVILLE | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | DOCSVILLE, Iwonder Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ann Shin
- **Networks / Studios**: Fathom Film Group

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Smart Drugs online?
Smart Drugs is currently available to watch or stream on DOCSVILLE, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Smart Drugs worth watching?
Smart Drugs holds a community rating of 0.0/10. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Smart Drugs and when was it released?
Smart Drugs is a feature film with a runtime of 77 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Smart Drugs?
Smart Drugs was directed by Ann Shin.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Smart Drugs — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/645442)
- [Smart Drugs (2019) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/645442-smart-drugs)
- [Smart Drugs (2018) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8893402/fullcredits/)
- [Smart Drugs (2018) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/smart-drugs/credits)

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