How to watch Sons of Ecstasy? All viewing options explored
Sons of Ecstasy is one of the latest documentaries released on HBO's OTT platform, Max. It premiered in the US on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 3 am ET.
Sons of Ecstasy is a Max original documentary set in the backdrop of Arizona, US, in the 1990s amidst a flourishing drug trade. It follows the story of ecstasy trafficking through the lens of one of the key players in the business, Gerard Gravano, son of the mafia underboss Sammy Gravano.
This documentary provides an exclusive look into Sammy Gravano's life. He was incarcerated for his involvement with the mafia in New York, for which he served a five-year sentence. After release, he relocated to Arizona with his wife and children under the Witness Protection Program.
The documentary takes a deep dive into his involvement in the world of drug trade and also showcases their rival, Shaun Attwood, a stockbroker-turned-drug dealer who started undercutting the Gravano business.
Sons of Ecstasy is directed by Elli Hakami and Julius P. Hobbs of Talos Films. It is produced in association with Investigation Discovery for HBO Max and Warner Bros. Discovery. The official logline of the documentary reads:
"An unusual rivalry sits at the epicenter of the 1990s ecstasy drug trade in Arizona. A British stockbroker faces off against the son of a notorious New York mobster. Underground raves set the stage for a deadly battle over control of an ecstasy empire."
How to watch Sons of Ecstasy
For viewers in the United States, Sons of Ecstasy can be viewed with a subscription to Max. The different packages available at the moment start from $9.99 a month for a subscription with ads. The ad-free packages cost $16.99/month for viewing at 1080p and $20.99 per month for 4K streaming on up to four devices. Annual subscriptions for the same are currently available for the price of 10 months for each plan.
Max is also available as an add-on with Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Disney+. It is also available as a part of the Disney+/Hulu/Max bundle, currently being offered at a discounted rate of $16.99/month with ads and $29.99/month without ads.
Viewers in Canada can watch Sons of Ecstasy with a subscription to the streaming service Crave. The Basic Plan with 720p viewing and ads costs $9.99/month, whereas the Premium Plan with 4K viewing, no ads, and a download option for shows costs $22/month.
Australian viewers can enjoy the documentary on Binge, either with a 7-day trial or with a subscription. Subscriptions currently cost AU$10, AU$19, and AU$22 per month for their Basic, Standard, and Premium Plans, respectively.
Sons of Ecstasy - Plot overview
The documentary explores the story of Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano, a notorious mobster belonging to the Gambino crime family. When he was captured, he confessed to 19 deaths and testified against the mafia boss John Gotti to enter a plea deal and reduce his sentence to 5 years.
Upon release, he and his family, including his son Gerard and daughter Karen, were placed under the Witness Protection Program in Arizona. However, Arizona in the 1990s was a hotspot for drug trafficking, and Gerard got involved in the business.
When an English stockbroker, Shaun Attwood, started undercutting Gerard's business, a bitter rivalry ensued to determine who would control the Ecstasy Empire of Arizona. The documentary contains first-hand accounts from Karen, Gerard, and Attwood as they recount the true story of their lives and the fight for control of Arizona's drug trade.
Sons of Ecstasy is currently available for streaming on Max.
