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The Holy Mountain

7.5(1,075)19731h 55m5

The Alchemist assembles together a group of people from all walks of life to represent the planets in the solar system. The occult adept's intention is to put his recruits through strange mystical rites and divest them of their worldly baggage before embarking on a trip to Lotus Island. There they ascend the Holy Mountain to displace the immortal gods who secretly rule the universe.

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Status
Released
Budget
$750K
Box office
$96.3K
Language
English
  • mexico
  • paraplegic
  • christianity
  • religion and supernatural
  • symbolism
  • surreal
  • satire
  • surrealism
  • thief
  • enlightenment
  • avant-garde
  • crucifix

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Release dates

  • IndiaIN

    • PhysicalBlu-Ray16 Apr 2021
  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalRNew York City, New York29 Nov 1973
    • TheatricalRSan Francisco31 May 1974
    • Theatrical(re-release)18 Apr 2007
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical18(re-release)24 Jan 2020
  • AustraliaAU

    • PremiereR18+Melbourne International Film Festival1 Aug 2015
  • BrazilBR

    • Theatrical1817 Aug 1975
  • CzechiaCZ

    • Theatrical10 Jan 2008
    • Theatrical18+25 May 2023
  • FinlandFI

    • Theatrical26 May 2023
  • FranceFR

    • PremiereCannes Film Festival15 May 1973
    • Theatrical16Paris15 Jan 1974
    • Theatrical16(re-release)27 Dec 2006
  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical1821 Aug 1974
  • IrelandIE

    • Theatrical18(re-release)24 Jan 2020
  • ItalyIT

    • TheatricalVM1811 Jul 1975
  • JapanJP

    • TheatricalR15+30 Apr 1988

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The Holy Mountain was released on 29 November 1973.

Audience reviews

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    Sigeki Ogino

    10/2/2022

    10/10

    This video work is visualized, "psychotherapy". It is truly in the realm of the divine. The numerous famous scenes, eccentric, unusually colorful, erotic, gross-out, and fully materialized by the alchemy of Mr. Alexandre Jodorowsky, can sufficiently heal patients with "mental disorders" as "psychotherapy" even if there is no dialogue in them. And the film is an ensemble of images of the perverts of the earth, includi…

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    sharkgummies

    1/18/2026

    6/10

    This is crazy. Imagine if art, god and a fever dream made a movie together. That's this. Half time i was like: ''what is going on?... oh, i get it... i don't get it...'' and that's the point. Every frame is loaded with symbolism and characters who represent systems rather than people. It’s often uncomfortable, sometimes absurd, occasionally funny, and intentionally excessive. The film isn’t subtle and it doesn’t …

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    The Fixate & Binge Podcast, w/ Joe Curdy

    7/29/2026

    9/10

    Whatever you are expecting -- nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing can prepare you for the viewing experience of Alejandro Jodorowsky's **THE HOLY MOUNTAIN**. If Warhol, Salvador Dali, David Lynch and Roald Dahl made a film together, you might get something like Jodorowsky's surrealist **THE HOLY MOUNTAIN**. Either the work of a genius, madman, or both -- Jodorowsky's film is a taboo-breaking, avant-garde fev…

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