Hunting for Hedonia (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 6.7

Hunting for Hedonia poster

Released in 2019, Hunting for Hedonia is a documentary film directed by Pernille Rose Grønkjær, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. Hunting for Hedonia explores how the burgeoning technology of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) will impact human identity and our sense of self. DBS is a revolutionary tool in neuroscience and as a treatment it is crossing over from movement control in Parkinson's to alleviating mental illness. Trials are underway in depression, OCD, PTSD and eating disorders.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Hunting for Hedonia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 Hunting for Hedonia page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hunting for Hedonia 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 Hunting for Hedonia (2019)?
In US, Hunting for Hedonia 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 Hunting for Hedonia worth watching?
Hunting for Hedonia holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Hunting for Hedonia released?
Hunting for Hedonia was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.