The Source Family (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2013, The Source Family is a music and documentary film directed by Maria Demopoulos, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. A feature documentary film set in Hollywood, examining a radical experiment in '70s utopian living. The Source Family were the darlings of the Sunset Strip until their communal living, outsider ideals and spiritual leader Father Yod's 13 wives became an issue with local authorities. They fled to Hawaii, leading to their dramatic demise.
Who’s in it. The Source Family stars Father Yod as Cult leader, guru and entrepreneur, Elena Michaels as Electra Aquarian, Ahom Aquarian and Charlene Peters (Isis Aquarian) as Isis Aquarian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Source Family has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Daring Docs Amazon Channel and Indie Club Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Source Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Source Family tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Source Family (2013)?
- In US, The Source Family is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Daring Docs Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Source Family worth watching?
- The Source Family holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Source Family?
- The Source Family stars Father Yod, Elena Michaels, Ahom Aquarian, Charlene Peters (Isis Aquarian) and Robin Popper.
- When was The Source Family released?
- The Source Family was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.