Fantastic Fungi
“The magic beneath us”
Synopsis
A vivid journey into the mysterious subterranean world of mycelium and its fruit— the mushroom. A story that begins 3.5 billion years ago, fungi makes the soil that supports life, connecting vast systems of roots from plants and trees all over the planet, like an underground Internet. Through the eyes of renowned mycologist Paul Stamets, professor of forest ecology Suzanne Simard, best selling author Michael Pollan, food naturalist Eugenia Bone and others, we experience the power, beauty and complexity of the fungi kingdom.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Fantastic Fungi, Official Film Trailer | Moving Art by Louie Schwartzberg
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 209 DaysAugust 30, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 26, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louie Schwartzberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Monroe
- Original Title
- Fantastic Fungi
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- Artemis Rising, Diamond Docs, Moving Art
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louie Schwartzberg
Mark Monroe
Kevin Klauber
Louie Schwartzberg, Regina K. Scully, Geralyn White Dreyfous, Lyn Davis Lear
Department Leadership Roster
Louie Schwartzberg
Producer
Lyn Davis Lear
Producer
Mark Monroe
Writer
Louie Schwartzberg
Director
Kevin Klauber
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fantastic Fungi
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What is Fantastic Fungi about?
A vivid journey into the mysterious subterranean world of mycelium and its fruit— the mushroom. A story that begins 3.5 billion years ago, fungi makes the soil that supports life, connecting vast systems of roots from plants and trees all over the planet, like an underground Internet. Through the eyes of renowned mycologist Paul Stamets, professor of forest ecology Suzanne Simard, best selling author Michael Pollan, food naturalist Eugenia Bone and others, we experience the power, beauty and complexity of the fungi kingdom.
Who directed Fantastic Fungi?
Fantastic Fungi was directed by Louie Schwartzberg.
Who stars in Fantastic Fungi?
The principal cast of Fantastic Fungi includes Brie Larson, Paul Stamets, Michael Pollan, Roland Griffiths, Andrew Weil.
When was Fantastic Fungi released and how long is it?
Fantastic Fungi was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
How much did Fantastic Fungi make at the box office?
Fantastic Fungi grossed $1.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fantastic Fungi?
Fantastic Fungi holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).