6/10
2004-01-17 PG-13 Super Size Me

Super Size Me

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

Release Date: 2004-01-17

Rating: 6.749 / 10

Runtime: 100 mins

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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Runtime

100 minutes

Release Date

2004-01-17

Budget

$65,000

Box Office Earnings

$28,575,078

Cast and Crew Members

Cast

Eric Rowley
Eric Rowley
Mark Fenton
Mark Fenton
Alexandra Jamieson
Alexandra Jamieson
John Banzhaf
John Banzhaf
David Satcher
David Satcher

Awards and Nominations

Oscar - DOCUMENTARY (FEATURE)

Year: 2005
Status: 🎭 Nominated

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  • John Doe's avatar

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    Rating: 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 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._ It is a pretty straightforward documentary, Spurlock films himself eating McDonald's for a month and intercuts this with doctor's visits, information on the fast food industry and McDonald's as a company, and conversations with various health professionals. One of the stand out parts for me was when he paid a visit to a school showed the rubbish the kids were being served, and the reaction of the school administrators was interesting. One tried to justify it and laugh it off, whereas one of the ladies from the kitchen was quite resigned to having to serve up this stuff to the kids. She even says something along the lines of "the kitchen tool we use here the most is a box cutter to open this stuff up". Spurlock doesn't just leave it at that, he shows another school that serves healthy lunches to its students for around the same price, to show that it can be done. Throughout, Spurlock doesn't put his own spin on things, but relies on the information presented to speak for itself. The physical effects his diet had were quite shocking. It is by far not a scientific experiment or approach, but it does show what effect regular long term consumption of fast food can have on your body. As such it is a useful reminder of information we already know. Heck, we knew it back then, and if anything, the consumption of junk of shows no signs of slowing down. I enjoyed watching this again, and definitely think its worth checking out if its been a while since you saw it. In fact with a sequel now out, perhaps this is a great time for a second look."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the runtime of the Super Size Me ?

The movie is approximately 100 minutes long.

What is the Super Size Me's release date?

2004-01-17 marks the official release date of the movie.

What genre is the Super Size Me?

The movie belongs to the Documentary genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.

Who are the main actors in the Super Size Me?

The lead actors include Morgan Spurlock , Daryl Isaacs , and Lisa Ganjhu , among others.

Who directed Super Size Me?

The movie was directed by

What is the Super Size Me's budget?

The movie had an estimated budget of $65,000 .

How much did Super Size Me movie earn at the box office?

A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $28,575,078 at the box office.

What are some production companies behind the Super Size Me movie?

Major production companies include Kathbur Pictures Samuel Goldwyn Films The Con Studio On Hudson Showtime Independent Films Fortissimo Films .

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