Fantastic Fungi
A dazzling and hopeful scientific documentary reveals fungi as mysterious engines of healing, ecological balance, and planetary renewal.
Overview
Discover the hidden wonders of nature and the incredible power of fungi in this eye-opening documentary.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- wonder-filled
- hopeful
- informative
- educational viewing
- earth day
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the documentary’s spectacular time-lapse cinematography, accessible scientific subject, and hopeful environmental message, while some found its narration overly promotional or unnecessary.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Louie Schwartzberg’s celebrated time-lapse cinematography depicts fungal growth, decay, and ecological transformation.
The film connects fungi with healing, sustainability, soil health, and the regeneration of life on Earth.
The narration and imagery present fungi as mysterious organisms linked to the origins and interconnectedness of life.
Experts including Paul Stamets, Michael Pollan, Roland Griffiths, and Andrew Weil explain the medicinal, ecological, and cultural significance of fungi.
Films like Fantastic Fungi, and why
The Biggest Little Farm
visually ambitious nature documentary using striking time-lapse imagery to inspire ecological wonder
Kiss the Ground
hopeful, science-oriented environmental documentary focused on interconnected life systems and planetary regeneration
Aquarela
visually immersive documentary that combines scientific explanation with awe-filled contemplation of the natural world
My Octopus Teacher
accessible, thought-provoking documentary presenting an overlooked natural subject as ecologically and culturally significant
Movie Details
- Director
- Louie Schwartzberg
- Release Date
- 2019-08-30
- Runtime
- 80 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (198)
Cast
- Brie Larson
- Paul Stamets
- Michael Pollan
- Roland Griffiths
- Andrew Weil
- Mary P. Cosmiano
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Fantastic Fungi about?
- A dazzling and hopeful scientific documentary reveals fungi as mysterious engines of healing, ecological balance, and planetary renewal.
- What is Fantastic Fungi like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Fantastic Fungi as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Fantastic Fungi violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Fantastic Fungi.
- What did critics think of Fantastic Fungi?
- Critics broadly praised the documentary’s spectacular time-lapse cinematography, accessible scientific subject, and hopeful environmental message, while some found its narration overly promotional or unnecessary.
- Which films are like Fantastic Fungi?
- Films with a similar feel include The Biggest Little Farm, Kiss the Ground, Aquarela, and My Octopus Teacher.
- How long is Fantastic Fungi?
- Fantastic Fungi runs 80 minutes.
- Where can I watch Fantastic Fungi?
- In United States, Fantastic Fungi streams on fuboTV.
