MK Ultra

2022·Movie
1h 37min·NR
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Metacritic70–Rotten Tomatoes–92%

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MK Ultra fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, the mind, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Based on a true story

Set during the true and unconscionable Central Intelligence Agency MK ULTRA drug experimentations in the early 1960s. The journey of Ford Strauss, a brilliant psychiatrist, whose moral and scientific boundaries are pushed to the limit as he is recruited to run a subsect of the program in a rural Mississippi Mental Hospital.
Historical ThrillerPsychological DramaConspiracy TheoryEthical DilemmaDisturbing & BleakGovernment ExperimentationSlow Burn MysteryCharacter StudySocial Commentary

Crew

Directed by:
Joseph Sorrentino
Written by:
Joseph Sorrentino
Produced by:
Lee Broda, Lee Broda, Sigurjón Sighvatsson
Composed by:
Tony Neiman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about MK Ultra

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Where can I stream MK Ultra legally?

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MK Ultra is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is MK Ultra worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 5 and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is MK Ultra rated?

NRDrug useDisturbing imageryViolenceStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: drug use, disturbing imagery, violence, and strong language.

How long is MK Ultra?

1 h 37 min

MK Ultra runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on MK Ultra?

Critics70
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see MK Ultra much the same way.

What language is MK Ultra in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch MK Ultra?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for MK Ultra in 134 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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