

Magic Medicine
“A Documentary About Highs & Lows”
Synopsis
In 2012 a team of medical researchers asked themselves, "what would happen if we gave psilocybin (magic mushrooms) to people suffering from severe depression"? It took them three years to get the necessary permissions to find out.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Monty Wates
- Screenplay & Story
- Monty Wates
- Original Title
- Magic Medicine
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Dartmouth Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Monty Wates
Monty Wates
John Mister
Lizzie Gillett, Monty Wates
Department Leadership Roster
Monty Wates
Director
Monty Wates
Writer
Lizzie Gillett
Producer
Monty Wates
Producer
John Mister
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Magic Medicine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Magic Medicine about?
In 2012 a team of medical researchers asked themselves, "what would happen if we gave psilocybin (magic mushrooms) to people suffering from severe depression"? It took them three years to get the necessary permissions to find out.
Who directed Magic Medicine?
Magic Medicine was directed by Monty Wates.
Who stars in Magic Medicine?
The principal cast of Magic Medicine includes Robin Carhart-Harris, Rosalind Watts.
When was Magic Medicine released and how long is it?
Magic Medicine was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Magic Medicine?
Magic Medicine holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).
