The Hippie Temptation (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1967, The Hippie Temptation is a tv movie and documentary film directed by Warren Wallace, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. CBS TV news special hosted by Harry Reasoner explores the way-out world of the Hippies and the Haight-Ashbury psychedelic 1960s LSD scene. Footage of LSDs users experiencing bummer trips. The Diggers, the Oracle and cool street and Golden Gate Park scenes with hippies tripping out. The Grateful Dead are interviewed and are shown performing "Dancin' in the Streets" on a flatbed truck in Golden Gate Park. The Hippie Temptation!
Who’s in it. The Hippie Temptation stars Harry Reasoner as Uptight Narrator, Jerry Garcia as Dirty Hippie, Peter Coyote as Digger and Dr. David Smith as Haight Ashbury Free Clinic Doctor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Hippie Temptation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hippie Temptation page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hippie Temptation tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hippie Temptation (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hippie Temptation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hippie Temptation worth watching?
- The Hippie Temptation holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hippie Temptation?
- The Hippie Temptation stars Harry Reasoner, Jerry Garcia, Peter Coyote, Dr. David Smith and Bob Weir.
- When was The Hippie Temptation released?
- The Hippie Temptation was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.