The Holy Mountain (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1973, The Holy Mountain is a drama film directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. The Alchemist assembles together a group of people from all walks of life to represent the planets in the solar system. The occult adept's intention is to put his recruits through strange mystical rites and divest them of their worldly baggage before embarking on a trip to Lotus Island. There they ascend the Holy Mountain to displace the immortal gods who secretly rule the universe.
Who’s in it. The Holy Mountain stars Alejandro Jodorowsky as The Alchemist, Horacio Salinas as The Thief, Zamira Saunders as The Written Woman and Juan Ferrara as Fon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Holy Mountain has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Holy Mountain page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Holy Mountain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Holy Mountain (1973)?
- In US, The Holy Mountain is available to stream on IndieFlix, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Holy Mountain worth watching?
- The Holy Mountain holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Holy Mountain?
- The Holy Mountain stars Alejandro Jodorowsky, Horacio Salinas, Zamira Saunders, Juan Ferrara and Adriana Page.
- When was The Holy Mountain released?
- The Holy Mountain was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.