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Altered States

6.719801h 43mRMovieHorrorScience FictionThriller

A research scientist explores the boundaries and frontiers of human consciousness. Using sensory deprivation and hallucinogenic mixtures from Native American shamans, he explores these altered states of cognizance and finds that memory, time, and reality itself are states of mind.

DirectorKen Russell
WriterPaddy Chayefsky
ProducersDaniel Melnick·Howard Gottfried

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Cast · Directed by Ken Russell

WHWilliam Hurt
William Hurt
Professor Eddie Jessup
BBBlair Brown
Blair Brown
Emily Jessup
BBBob Balaban
Bob Balaban
Arthur Rosenberg
CHCharles Haid
Charles Haid
Mason Parrish
TPThaao Penghlis
Thaao Penghlis
Echeverria
MG
Miguel Godreau
Primal Man
DBDori Brenner
Dori Brenner
Sylvia Rosenberg
PBPeter Brandon
Peter Brandon
Hobart
CWCharles White-Eagle
Charles White-Eagle
The Brujo
DBDrew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore
Margaret Jessup
MJ
Megan Jeffers
Grace Jessup
JMJack Murdock
Jack Murdock
Hector Orteco

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Altered States — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Altered States?

Altered States is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and Howdy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Altered States on Netflix?

No, Altered States is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Criterion Channel.

Is Altered States on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Altered States is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of November 2026.

Where can I watch Altered States for free?

Altered States is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and The Roku Channel in United States.