The Top 10 Psychedelic Documentaries – part 2

When it comes to psychedelics, there is always so much to learn.

Personally, documentaries are one of my favorite ways to go deeper and learn,

After publishing The Top 10 Documentaries I felt that there are still more documentaries out there that you need to know about, hence part 2.

This particular list of non-fiction films is more recent ranging from 2019 to 2022

It includes profound stories of healing and discovery breakthroughs in psychedelic science, personal transformations, and grand explorations of consciousness. These documentaries cover it all.

Each entry is readily available on popular platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, etc. I’ve included a quick synopsis and a trailer link, making it super easy for you to pick your next watch.

Whether you’re just curious about the psychedelic world or you’re a seasoned traveler on the path of expanded awareness, there’s something here to spark your interest.

1. “My Psychedelic Love Story” (2020)

• Streaming Platforms: Hulu, Sling TV, FuboTV, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video, Showtime, YouTube, Google Play Movies & TV, Vudu
• IMDB Rating: 6.7/10
• Synopsis: It’s like diving into a love letter that peels back the curtain on Timothy Leary through the eyes of his lover, Joanna Harcourt-Smith
• Link above to trailer

2. “Have A Good Trip” (2020)

• Streaming Platform: Netflix
• IMDB Rating: 6.8/10
• Synopsis: Think of this as sitting around with Nick Offerman and friends at a get-together, sharing hilarious and enlightening psychedelic anecdotes
• Link above to trailer

3. “From Shock to Awe” (2019)

• Streaming Platforms: YouTube TV, Google Play Movies & TV, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV
• IMDB Rating: 7.1/10
• Synopsis: Imagine meeting two brave veterans at a café, and hearing their transformative stories about using psychedelics to heal from PTSD
• Link above to trailer

4. “Psychedelia” (2022)

• Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
• IMDB Rating: 7.1/10
• Synopsis: It’s like attending a family reunion where everyone, from the pioneers to the current experts, shares their piece of the psychedelic story
• Link above to trailer

5. “A New Understanding: The Science of Psilocybin” (2019)

• Streaming Platform: Various
• IMDB Rating: 7.2/10
• Synopsis: Visualize holding hands with terminally ill patients as they share how psilocybin eased their fears and anxieties
• Link above to the full film

6. “Journeys to the Edge of Consciousness” (2019)

• Streaming Platform: Various
• IMDB Rating: 7.3/10
• Synopsis: Imagine doodling with a friend as they sketch out the limitless bounds of human consciousness, through animation
• Link above to trailer

7. “Fantastic Fungi” (2019)

• Streaming Platform: Netflix
• IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
• Synopsis: Picture walking through an enchanted forest with Brie Larson as she introduces you to the magic of the fungal kingdom
• Link above to trailer

8. “The Medicine” (2020)

• Streaming Platform: Various
• IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
• Synopsis: Envision being invited into an intimate ceremony that illuminates the transformative power of Ayahuasca
• Link above to trailer

9. “The Mind Explained: Psychedelics” (2019)

• Streaming Platform: Netflix
• IMDB Rating: 8.0/10
• Synopsis: Imagine having a casual chat with Emma Stone, where she brings you up to speed on psychedelics most engagingly
• Link above to trailer

10. “The Way of the Psychonaut” (2020)

• Streaming Platform: Various
• IMDB Rating: 8.3/10
• Synopsis: Think of sitting in Stanislav Grof’s study, hearing his life’s work unfold like a spellbinding book
• Link above to the full film

Have you seen any of these before? Did I include your favorite in this list?

If not, let me know here leaving a comment below. I will get back to you!

As always, flow strong.

Asha ✨