Super Size Me

2004 100 min ★ 6.7 Documentary

Morgan Spurlock subjects himself to a diet based only on McDonald's fast food three times a day for thirty days without exercising to try to prove why so many Americans are fat or obese. He submits himself to a complete check-up by three doctors, comparing his weight along the way, resulting in a scary conclusion.

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Cast

Morgan Spurlock

Self

Daryl Isaacs

Self - Internal Medicine

Lisa Ganjhu

Self - Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist

Stephen Siegel

Self - Cardiologist

Bridget Bennett

Self - Nutritionist & Dietician

Eric Rowley

Self - Exercise Physiologist

Mark Fenton

Self - Former Editor: Walking Magazine

Alexandra Jamieson

Self - Morgan's girlfriend & Vegan Chef

John Banzhaf

Self - Law Professor, George Washington University

David Satcher

Self - Former U.S. Surgeon General

Details

Director

Morgan Spurlock

Tagline

"The first ever reality-based movie ... everything begins and ends in 30 days!"

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$65,000

Revenue

$28,575,078

Production

The Con, Studio On Hudson, Showtime Independent Films, Fortissimo Films, Roadside Attractions, Samuel Goldwyn Films

Reviews

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SierraKiloBravo

April 27, 2020

★ 6/10

Click here for a video version of this review: https://youtu.be/GDnLyf2Dr18 When it first came out in 2004 _Super Size Me_ was a hit due to its simple concept and exposé of the fast food industry, specifically McDonalds. To refresh your memory about this documentary classic, here is the official description: _Morgan Spurlock subjects himself to a diet based only on McDonald's fast food three...