The Acid Eaters (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1968, The Acid Eaters is a drama film directed by Byron Mabe, running about 62 minutes. “An adult happening in psychedelic color!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of office workers go every Friday afternoon to the White Pyramid, a 50-foot tower of LSD.
Who’s in it. The Acid Eaters stars Ernie F. Orsatti as Ollie, Judy Wood as Genna, Buck Kartalian as Artie / The Devil and Pat Barrington as Chickie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Acid Eaters has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Acid Eaters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Acid Eaters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Acid Eaters (1968)?
- In US, The Acid Eaters is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and Cultpix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Acid Eaters worth watching?
- The Acid Eaters holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Acid Eaters?
- The Acid Eaters stars Ernie F. Orsatti, Judy Wood, Buck Kartalian, Pat Barrington and Sharon Carr.
- When was The Acid Eaters released?
- The Acid Eaters was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.