The Psychedelic Drug Trial (2021): cast, story & where to watch

2021 · Film · ★ 7

The Psychedelic Drug Trial poster

Released in 2021, The Psychedelic Drug Trial is a documentary film directed by Sam Eastall, running about 59 minutes.

What it’s about. The film follows a pioneering team of scientists and psychotherapists, led by Professor David Nutt, Dr Robin Carhart-Harris and Dr Rosalind Watts, as they compare the effects of psilocybin (the active ingredient of magic mushrooms) with an antidepressant (an SSRI called escitalopram) on a small group of participants with clinical depression. This is scientific research at its most cutting edge. With over seven million people being prescribed antidepressants each year in England alone, this drug trial is an important milestone in understanding a completely different treatment for depression.

Who’s in it. The Psychedelic Drug Trial stars Rosalind Eleazar as Narrator.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Psychedelic Drug Trial has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Psychedelic Drug Trial page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Psychedelic Drug Trial 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 The Psychedelic Drug Trial (2021)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Psychedelic Drug Trial change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Psychedelic Drug Trial worth watching?
The Psychedelic Drug Trial holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Psychedelic Drug Trial?
The Psychedelic Drug Trial stars Rosalind Eleazar.
When was The Psychedelic Drug Trial released?
The Psychedelic Drug Trial was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.