Fantastic Fungi (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2019, Fantastic Fungi is a documentary film directed by Louie Schwartzberg, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. A vivid journey into the mysterious subterranean world of mycelium and its fruit— the mushroom. A story that begins 3.5 billion years ago, fungi makes the soil that supports life, connecting vast systems of roots from plants and trees all over the planet, like an underground Internet. Through the eyes of renowned mycologist Paul Stamets, professor of forest ecology Suzanne Simard, best selling author Michael Pollan, food naturalist Eugenia Bone and others, we experience the power, beauty and complexity of the fungi kingdom.
Who’s in it. Fantastic Fungi stars Brie Larson as Narrator (voice), Michael Pollan as Himself, Paul Stamets as Himself and Roland Griffiths as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Fantastic Fungi has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Fantastic Fungi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fantastic Fungi tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fantastic Fungi (2019)?
- In US, Fantastic Fungi is available to 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 Fantastic Fungi worth watching?
- Fantastic Fungi holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fantastic Fungi?
- Fantastic Fungi stars Brie Larson, Michael Pollan, Paul Stamets, Roland Griffiths and Andrew Weil.
- When was Fantastic Fungi released?
- Fantastic Fungi was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.