Wormwood
In this genre-bending tale, Errol Morris explores the mysterious death of a U.S. scientist entangled in a secret Cold War program known as MK-Ultra.
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About Wormwood
Wormwood is a 2017 English-language documentary and drama film directed by Errol Morris. The cast is led by Peter Sarsgaard, Molly Parker, Christian Camargo. It has a runtime of 4h 16m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings.
Wormwood was produced by Fourth Floor Productions and Moxie Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 1, 2017.
- Director
- Errol Morris
- Writers
- Molly Rokosz, Steven Hathaway
- Release date
- September 1, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Fourth Floor Productions, Moxie Pictures
Wormwood cast & crew
Wormwood was directed by Errol Morris and written by Molly Rokosz and Steven Hathaway.
The cast features Peter Sarsgaard as Frank Olson, Molly Parker as Alice Olson, Christian Camargo as Dr. Robert Lashbrook, Scott Shepherd as Vincent Ruwet, Tim Blake Nelson as Sidney Gottlieb, and Michael Chernus as Mal.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Ellen Kuras and it was produced by Sean Fogel and Julie Ahlberg.
Is Wormwood worth watching?
Wormwood holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 56 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 4h 16m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy documentary and drama, Wormwood is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Wormwood
Peter Sarsgaard
Frank Olson
Molly Parker
Alice Olson
Christian Camargo
Dr. Robert Lashbrook
Scott Shepherd
Vincent Ruwet
Tim Blake Nelson
Sidney Gottlieb
Michael Chernus
Mal
Jack Doke
Young Eric Olson
David Kairys
Jimmi Simpson
CIA Agent
Stephen DeRosa
Hilary Gardner
Chance Kelley
Wormwood — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Wormwood in United States?
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▸What language is Wormwood in?
Wormwood is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Wormwood?
Wormwood runs 4 hours 16 minutes (256 minutes).
▸What is Wormwood rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 56 ratings.
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