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The Source

5.419991h 28mMovieDocumentaryHistory

Traces the Beats from Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac's meeting in 1944 at Columbia University to the deaths of Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs in 1997. Three actors provide dramatic interpretations of the work of these three writers,…

DirectorChuck Workman

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Cast · Directed by Chuck Workman

Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp
Jack Kerouac
Dennis Hopper
Dennis Hopper
William S. Burroughs
John Turturro
John Turturro
Allen Ginsberg
Allen Ginsberg
Allen Ginsberg
Self (archive footage)
William S. Burroughs
William S. Burroughs
Self (archive footage)
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Self
Robert Creeley
Robert Creeley
Self
Ann Charters
Ann Charters
Self
George Steade
George Steade
Self
David Amram
David Amram
Self
Ed Sanders
Ed Sanders
Self
Gregory Corso
Gregory Corso
Self

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The Source — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Source?

The Source is streaming on Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Source on Netflix?

No, The Source is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is The Source on Amazon Prime Video?

The Source isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Source for free?

The Source is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in United States.

Is The Source based on a true story?

Yes — The Source is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).