The Alchemist Cookbook (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2016, The Alchemist Cookbook is a drama and horror film directed by Joel Potrykus, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Self-made chemist Sean, a recluse living in an old trailer in the woods, suffers from pill-popping delusions of fortune. When his manic attempts at cracking the ancient secret of alchemy go awry he unleashes something far more sinister and dangerous.
Who’s in it. The Alchemist Cookbook stars Ty Hickson as Sean, Amari Cheatom as Cortez and Fiji as Kaspar.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Alchemist Cookbook has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel 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 Alchemist Cookbook page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Alchemist Cookbook tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Alchemist Cookbook (2016)?
- In US, The Alchemist Cookbook is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Alchemist Cookbook worth watching?
- The Alchemist Cookbook holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Alchemist Cookbook?
- The Alchemist Cookbook stars Ty Hickson, Amari Cheatom and Fiji.
- When was The Alchemist Cookbook released?
- The Alchemist Cookbook was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.