Altered States
“In the basement of a university medical school, Dr. Jessup floats naked in total darkness. The most terrifying experiment in the history of science is out of control... and the subject is himself.”
Where to watch Altered States in Japan
Altered States is streaming on HBO Max on U-Next in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 21 July 2026.
About Altered States
Altered States is a 1980 movie in the Horror, Science Fiction and Thriller genres, directed by Ken Russell, starring William Hurt, Blair Brown and Bob Balaban. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 772 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Altered States in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Altered States trailer
Overview
A research scientist explores the boundaries and frontiers of human consciousness. Using sensory deprivation and hallucinogenic mixtures from Native American shamans, he explores these altered states of cognizance and finds that memory, time, and reality itself are states of mind.
Top cast
William Hurt
Professor Eddie Jessup
Blair Brown
Emily Jessup
Bob Balaban
Arthur Rosenberg
Charles Haid
Mason Parrish
Thaao Penghlis
Echeverria
Miguel Godreau
Primal Man
Dori Brenner
Sylvia Rosenberg
Peter Brandon
Hobart
Charles White-Eagle
The Brujo
Drew Barrymore
Margaret Jessup
Megan Jeffers
Grace Jessup
Jack Murdock
Hector Orteco
Francis X. McCarthy
Obispo
Deborah Baltzell
Schizophrenic Patient
Evan Richards
Young Rosenberg
Paul Larsson
Charlie Thomas
John Larroquette
X-Ray Technician
George Gaynes
Dr. Wissenschaft
Hap Lawrence
Endocrinology Fellow
John Walter Davis
Medical Technician
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Altered States in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Altered States on HBO Max on U-Next. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.
Is Altered States on Netflix?+
Altered States is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max on U-Next.
How long is Altered States?+
Altered States has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
Who stars in Altered States?+
Altered States stars William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, Charles Haid and Thaao Penghlis.
When did Altered States come out?+
Altered States is a 1980 movie directed by Ken Russell.
What genre is Altered States?+
Altered States is Horror, Science Fiction and Thriller film.
Who directed Altered States?+
Altered States was directed by Ken Russell.
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