Wormwood
Created by Errol Morris
On Netflix
A meticulously constructed docudrama that treats a Cold War tragedy as both historical investigation and philosophical inquiry into truth, agency, and institutional betrayal.
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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Genres
Essence
Ensemble
Eric Olson
Self - Frank Olson's Son
Peter Sarsgaard
Frank Olson
Molly Parker
Alice Olson
Christian Camargo
Dr. Robert Lashbrook
Tim Blake Nelson
Sidney Gottlieb
Scott Shepherd
Vin Ruwet
David Rudovsky
Self - Olson Family Attorney
William Colby
Self (archive footage)
David Kairys
Self - Olson Family Attorney
Dick Cheney
Self (archive footage)
Donald Rumsfeld
Self (archive footage)
Jack Doke
Young Eric Olson
Like Wormwood
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Wormwood
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Wormwood, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Wormwood, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Wormwood, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
