Choose from dizzy documentaries, wild fiction, and mind-boggling animation.

The 20 best trippy movies and TV shows on Netflix right now

Choose from dizzy documentaries, wild fiction, and mind-boggling animation.

By Chris Snellgrove

and Ilana Gordon

Ilana Gordon is an entertainment, culture, and comedy writer originally from Connecticut. She currently lives in Los Angeles.

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on August 12, 2025 06:24AM EDT

Bob Weir in 'The Other One: The Long Strange Trip of Bob Weir'; Annie Murphy as Joan Tait in season 6 of 'Black Mirror'; Clancy (voice: Duncan Trussell) and Deneen Fendig as herself in 'The Midnight Gospel'. Credit:

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Psychologist and author Timothy Leary originally coined the phrase “turn on, tune in, drop out” to describe the transformative power of psychedelics, but thanks to Netflix's streaming catalogue, you don't need drugs to take a trip. Turn on a movie with a mind-bending plot or tune in to a documentary about some of music's most far out bands. Don't sweat the bad vibes: the content on this list has been vetted to ensure your trip is as enjoyable and entertaining as possible. Keep reading to discover the 20 best trippy movies and TV shows on Netflix right now.

Bad Trip (2021)

Eric André as Chris Carey and Lil Rel Howery as Bud Malone in 'Bad Trip'.

Eric André has made a career out of making people extremely uncomfortable in the name of comedy, and he’s at his best in the movie *Bad Trip*. A hidden camera comedy prank movie in the style of *Jackass* or *Bad Grandpa*, *Bad Trip *is about Bud and Chris (André and Lil Rel Howery), two friends who take a road trip from Florida to New York City in search of a girl Chris likes (Michaela Conlin), while struggling to evade Bud’s criminal sister (Tiffany Haddish), whose car they stole.

The movie is a trip to watch, and according to André, even more of a trip to film. (See: his interview with EW where he talks about how one particular prank in the movie almost got Howrey killed.) A nice addition to the prank-tertainment genre, *Bad Trip *is fun, funny, and, at times, even heartwarming. *—Ilana Gordon*

Where to watch *Bad Trip*: Netflix

**Director: **Kitao Sakurai

**Cast:** Eric André, Lil Rel Howery, Tiffany Haddish, Michaela Conlin

Becoming Led Zeppelin (2025)

Jimmy Page in 'Becoming Led Zeppelin'.

Sony Pictures Classics/Courtesy Everett Collection

The summer of ‘69 wouldn’t have been the same without the formation of Led Zeppelin. The rock band missed the British Invasion, but took America by storm at the end of the ‘60s, becoming the number one musical group by 1970, and one of the best-selling musical acts of all time.

*Becoming Led Zeppelin* is the band’s first authorized documentary and follows the group’s creation and early years together. Featuring three of the four bandmates — John Bonham died in 1980 at 32 years old, his story is presented through archival interviews — *Becoming Led Zeppelin *is music history told right. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Becoming Led Zeppelin*: Netflix

**Director: **Bernard MacMahon

**Cast: **Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, John Bonham, Robert Plant

Behind Her Eyes (2021)

Eve Hewson as Adele on 'Behind Her Eyes'.

Mark Mainz/Netflix

Your mileage may vary, but we at EW love trippy stories that veer in unexpected directions, and *Behind Her Eyes* is one such show. At first, the tale of a woman (Simona Brown) who starts sleeping with her boss (Tom Bateman) while navigating a strange relationship with his wife (Eve Hewson) might sound like a lurid Lifetime drama. However, the series soon becomes a mind-boggling supernatural thriller that’s a delight to dissect. *—Chris Snellgrove*

Where to watch *Behind Her Eyes*: Netflix

**Cast:** Eve Hewson, Tom Bateman, Simona Brown, Robert Aramayo

Black Mirror (2011–present)

Annie Murphy as Joan Tait in season 6 of 'Black Mirror'. Nick Wall/Netflix

*Black Mirror* might be the optimal trippy anthology show if (and *only* if) you don’t mind some occasional bad vibes. The throughline in this series is examining how technology exacerbates the worst parts of society and human nature, painting a bleak reflection of our present reality through razor-sharp sci-fi stories.

Episodes run the gamut from memory implants gone awry to astronauts committing familicide from space, though EW’s writer notes that some installments have a “dash of faithful techno-optimism” that stoners may welcome as a change of pace. *—C.S.*

Where to watch *Black Mirror*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A– (read the review)

**Cast:** Bryce Dallas Howard, Hayley Atwell, Jon Hamm, Anthony Mackie, Daniel Kaluuya, Salma Hayek

Brand New Cherry Flavor (2021)

Rosa Salazar as Lisa Nova on 'Brand New Cherry Flavor'. Everett Collection

To understand the taste of *Brand New Cherry Flavor*, imagine going up to the Hollywood soda fountain and filling your cup with equal parts David Lynch and Diablo Cody. The series is about a woman (Rosa Salazar) trying to get a big break directing her first film, but when a manipulative misogynist deceives her, she ends up putting a *very* real curse on him. The line between reality and cinema twists and turns from there, delving into a kind of #MeToo-inspired surreality. *—C.S.*

Where to watch *Brand New Cherry Flavor*: Netflix

**Cast: **Rosa Salazar, Catherine Keener, Eric Lange, Manny Jacinto, Jeff Ward

Carol & the End of the World (2023)

Eric (voice: Michael Chernus) and Carol (voice: Martha Kelly) on 'Carol & the End of the World'.

It’s the end of the world, and I feel…nothing? That’s the premise of this trippy series, following Carol (Martha Kelly) as she sinks into the mundane joys of life while everyone else is partying like…well…it’s the end of the world. Another planet is about to collide with Earth, and most of humanity is living like it’s the first act of a frat comedy film. Carol, on the other hand, craves routine and finds it with the help of a coworker (Laurie Metcalf) and friend (Gillian Jacobs), leaving audiences to debate the meaning of their own lives. *—C.S.*

Where to watch *Carol & the End* of the World: Netflix

**Cast: **Martha Kelly, Beth Grant, Lawrence Pressman, Kimberly Hébert Gregory, Laurie Metcalf, Gillian Jacobs

Dark (2017–2020)

Louis Hofmann as Jonas Kahnwald and Lisa Vicari as Martha Nielsen on 'Dark'.

*Dark* is unlike anything else on television. The bleak German sci-fi series begins in the modern era with a concerned town searching for missing children, but a nearby wormhole brings in some time travel elements that make everything more complex and captivating. Though the premise is quite serious, the plot is a trippy treat, serving up a mystery that spans three generations and glimpses at the ever-changing future. *—C.S.*

Where to watch *Dark*: Netflix

**Cast: **Dietrich Hollinderbäumer, Maja Schöne, Angela Winkler, Florian Panzner

Entergalactic (2022)

Meadow (voice: Jessica Williams) and Jabari (voice: Scott Mescudi) in 'Entergalactic'.

Serving up eye candy *and *ear candy, *Entergalactic* is an animated companion piece to Kid Cudi’s album of the same name, painting an electric, eclectic world in the style of the *Spider-Verse *movies. The plot involves a young artist (Scott Mescudi) who falls hard for the girl next door (Jessica Williams), while Kudi’s music and stunning visuals color their love in cosmic shades. *—C.S.*

Where to watch *Entergalactic*: Netflix

**Director:** Fletcher Moules

**Cast: **Scott Mescudi, Jessica Williams, Ty Dolla Sign, Timothée Chalamet

Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics (2020)

Ben Stiller in 'Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics'. Netflix

It may be a little on the nose, but what makes for a better trippy film than your favorite celebs talking about tripping? Host Nick Offerman brings his usual impish warmth to this Netflix documentary, but the real draw is hearing famous people describe their own journeys (sometimes good, sometimes bad, always memorable) with psychedelic drugs. Of particular note is seeing dearly departed stars (including Anthony Bourdain and Carrie Fisher) share their stories — and hilarious wisdom — with us once more. *—C.S.*

Where to watch *Have A Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics*: Netflix

**Director:** Donick Cary

**Cast:** Nick Offerman, Carrie Fisher, A$AP Rocky, Nick Kroll, Natasha Lyonne, Ben Stiller

How to Change Your Mind (2022)

'How to Change Your Mind'.

While some trippy shows have a more playful bent, *How to Change Your Mind* takes the topic of psychedelics very seriously. Sure, it focuses on things like LSD and MDMA, but rather than extol their recreational benefits, this docuseries (based on the book of the same name by Michael Pollan) sees the author explain the history of drug use in therapeutic settings. The title is quite literal; no matter what state you’re currently in, you’ll learn how the right drugs could literally change your mind. *—C.S.*

Where to watch *How to Change Your Mind*: Netflix

**Cast: **Michael Pollan

Life in Color (2021)

A butterfly in 'Life in Color'.

If you’re a nature documentary lover, then you know that anything hosted by David Attenborough is the real deal. *Life in Color* clocks in at only three episodes, making this miniseries more of a visual snack than an entire buffet. However, it’s a satisfying treat that explores how animals use color to navigate their daily lives and survive deadly encounters. In a world where wildlife docs are a dime a dozen, this niche focus stands out from the herd. *—C.S.*

Where to watch *Life in Color*: Netflix

**Cast:** David Attenborough

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Love, Death + Robots (2019–present)

K-VRC (voice: Josh Brener) on 'Love, Death & Robots'.

This futuristic anthology series produced by David Fincher sees a revolving door of animators craft thought-provoking shorts. *Love, Death + Robots* was originally conceived of as a reboot of the ‘80s midnight movie *Heavy Metal*, and it succeeds as a successor by making dystopia look as stylish as it is sad.

Robots might be a major focus of the title, but like the best sci-fi works, this series also emphasizes the vulnerable human elements embedded in each story. Volume 4 is now available to stream and since each episode is only between six and 22 minutes long, *Love, Death + Robots *makes for a speedy binge. *—C.S.*

Where to watch *Love, Death + Robots*: Netflix

**Cast: **Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Topher Grace, Troy Baker, Josh Brener

The Magic School Bus (1994–1997)

(Front, from left) Dorothy Ann (voice: Tara Meyer), Wanda Li (voice: Lisa Yamanaka), Ralphie Tennelli (voice: Stuart Stone), and Arnold Pearlstein (voice: Danny Tamberelli); (Middle, from left) Carlos Ramon (voice: Daniel DeSanto), Tim Jamal (voice: Andre Ottley-Lorant), Keesha Franklin (voice: Erica Luttrell), and Phoebe Terese (voice: Maia Filar); (Back, right) Ms. Valerie Frizzle (voice: Lily Tomlin) on 'The Magic School Bus’.

Courtesy Everett Collection

The best field trips in the ‘90s took place aboard a flying yellow school bus. Lily Tomlin voices Ms. Frizzle, an eccentric science teacher who chauffeurs her students through time, space, and the human body via the titular mode of transportation.

*The Magic School Bus *ran for four seasons on PBS where it became the highest-rated show on the network for school-aged kids. And the show's list of guest stars includes some of the most accomplished voice, stage, and comedic actors of the time. Only the first season is available to stream on Netflix, but with 13 episodes ready to go, there are plenty of reasons to hitch a ride. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *The Magic School Bus*: Netflix

**Cast:** Lily Tomlin, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Lisa Yamanaka

The Midnight Gospel (2020)

Clancy (voice: Duncan Trussell) on 'Midnight Gospel'. Netflix

The concept behind *The Midnight Gospel* is trippy in and of itself. This series takes audio from the *Duncan Trussell Family Hour* podcast and, through animated direction by *Adventure Time* creator Pendleton Ward, turns everything into a navel-gazing voyage from hell (or heaven, as the tone turns on a dime).

It’s difficult to sum up this surreal show, but EW’s critic took a crack at it, writing, “It's an action-packed cartoon about humanity's spiritual reckoning with reality, and a meditative odyssey across hallucinogenic science-fictional fantasies. There are sequences bone-dripped with hard-R freakout imagery — but the vibe is whimsical, full of freewheeling conversation.” *—C.S.*

Where to watch *The Midnight Gospel*: Netflix

**EW grade: **A (read the review)

**Cast: **Duncan Trussell, Phil Hendrie, Drew Pinsky, Damien Echols

The Other One: The Long Strange Trip of Bob Weir (2015)

Bob Weir as himself in 'The Other One: The Long Strange Trip of Bob Weir'.

The ‘60s were a wild time, man, and if you weren’t there — or if you were there and psychedelia and the passing of time have made that period hazy — *The Other One: The Long, Strange Trip of Bob Weir *is here to help you tap into that special period. The film centers around Bob Weir, guitarist, singer, and founding member of the rock band the Grateful Dead.

Deadheads, music history fans, and documentary lovers will all appreciate the film, which goes deep on Weir’s childhood, his work with the rock band RatDog, and his success with the Dead, the group known for pioneering the “jam band” style that would later be popularized by groups like Phish, Blues Traveler, and the Dave Matthews Band. In another twist, the film is directed by Mike Fleiss the creator and former producer of *The Bachelor*. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *The Other One: The Long Strange Trip of Bob Weir*: Netflix

**Director: **Mike Fleiss

**Cast:** Bob Weir

Our Universe (2022)

The cosmos in 'Our Universe'.

Rather than focusing on plants or animals, this docuseries explores how Earth is connected to billions of years of cosmic history and development. With the help of host Morgan Freeman, you’ll discover the link between things like starlight and your own body. For veteran trippers with a cosmic bent, the Sagan-like wisdom that we’re all made of “star stuff” might be old news. But this series has more than a few surprises, and what trip could be complete without narration from the voice of God himself? *—C.S.*

Where to watch *Our Universe*: Netflix

**Cast: **Morgan Freeman

Smile (2022)

Sosie Bacon as Rose Cotter (left) in 'Smile'. Paramount Pictures/Everett

Frowning gives you lines, but grinning can be deadly. Enter *Smile*, a supernatural horror film starring Sosie Bacon as a clinical psychiatrist named Rose Cotter, who works in a public hospital and witnesses a patient's baffling suicide. Soon after, Rose finds herself haunted by an entity that takes control of people and forces them to complete horrifying acts while smiling like maniacs.

Concerned she has been cursed, Rose attempts to track down the origin of this deadly pattern, hoping to free herself from its clutches and avoid passing it on. Scaredy cats need not apply: *Smile *offers up "sadistic jump scares" and a story so freaky, EW's critic warns "you might need a bucket of bleach (and several hours of TikTok kitten videos) to cleanse your brainpan afterward." Directed by Parker Finn with the intention of making audiences feel like they're experiencing a "sustained panic attack," and featuring some of the most effective movie marketing in recent history, *Smile *will not put a grin on your face, but it will strike fear in your heart. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Smile*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B (read the review)

**Director: **Parker Finn

**Cast: **Sosie Bacon, Jessie T. Usher, Kyle Gallner, Kal Penn, Rob Morgan

They Cloned Tyrone (2023)

John Boyega as Fontaine, Teyonah Parris as Yo-Yo, and Jamie Foxx as Slick Charles in 'They Cloned Tyrone'.

Parrish Lewis/Netflix

Good trips and conspiracy theories go hand in hand, but what if surreal comedy was added to the mix? That’s the vibe in *They Cloned Tyrone*, a film that brings together powerhouse talents Jamie Foxx and John Boyega. When Boyega’s character is fatally shot and then shows up healthy (albeit slightly amnesiac), it kicks off an investigation into a government cloning project targeting Black people. The movie has some real things to say about race and government exploitation, but it never loses its comic appeal amid the weighty messages. *—C.S.*

Where to watch *They Cloned Tyrone*: Netflix

**Director:** Juel Taylor

**Cast:** John Boyega, Teyonah Parris, Jamie Foxx, David Alan Grier, Kiefer Sutherland

A Trip to Infinity (2022)

Exploring the concept of infinity in 'A Trip to Infinity'.

A hallmark of a good trip (be it physical or pharmaceutical) is obtaining a fresh perspective. That’s the goal of this documentary, in which Jonathan Halperin and Drew Takahashi explore the abstract concept of infinity. Their approach utilizes equal parts physics and philosophy, and by the time the credits roll, you may have more questions than answers. Nonetheless, the endlessly entertaining movie is a trip worth taking. *—C.S.*

Where to watch *A Trip to Infinity*: Netflix

**Directors:** Jonathan Halperin, Drew Takahashi

**Cast: **Alan Lightman, Brian Greene, Stephon Alexander, Steven Strogatz

Wormwood (2017)

Peter Sarsgaard as Frank Olson in 'Wormwood'. Netflix

True stories don’t get much trippier than *Wormwood*, the 2017 docudrama miniseries about Frank Olson, a scientist who died under mysterious circumstances in 1953 while working for the CIA on a secret biological warfare program. Told over six episodes, *Wormwood* follows Frank’s son, Eric Olson, as he pursues information that would clarify whether his father — an unknowing participant in the CIA’s experiments with LSD — died by suicide or was murdered by those who thought he knew too much.

Director Errol Morris stages the story using both talking head interviews and actors. But his real secret weapon lies in Eric's story: The young son who lost his father and devoted his life to exposing the truth of what happened to him. But in remembering his dad, Eric says he forgot himself, and it’s in telling this tale that audiences see the real bitterness of *Wormwood*. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Wormwood*: Netflix

**Director: **Errol Morris

**Cast:** Peter Sarsgaard, Molly Parker, Christian Camargo, Scott Shepherd, Tim Blake Nelson, Jimmi Simpson, Bob Balaban, Michael Chernus

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