The Medicine (2019): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2019, The Medicine is a notable film directed by Farzin Toussi. “Can an ancient Amazonian plant medicine help heal mankind?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Can an ancient Amazonian plant medicine help heal mankind? The Medicine reveals the hidden mysteries of one of nature's most powerful and controversial healing remedies- Ayahuasca. It is a documentary about Amazonian shamanism, introducing Taita Juanito Guerilmo Chindoy Chindoy, both a teacher and student of the sacred plant medicine. As Ayahuasca gains popularity in the West, the film explores the science as well as the lore behind the plant and why it is used to heal. It follows former NFL Safety, Kerry Rhodes, and actress, AnnaLynne McCord, as they drink with the Taita experiencing Ayahuasca for the first time- in its true tradition. Humanity faces an unprecedented rise in addiction, insecurity and disease- perhaps the cure does lie within the arms of Mother Nature.

Who’s in it. The Medicine stars Kerry Rhodes as Himself, AnnaLynne McCord as Herself, Graham Hancock as Himself and Taita Juanito Guillermo Chindoy Chindoy as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Medicine has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Medicine page.