Super Size Me
2004
1h 40min
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.
Storyline
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.
Released
17 January 2004
Runtime
1h 40min
Director
Budget
$65,000
Revenue
$28,575,078
Genre
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
Kathbur Pictures, Samuel Goldwyn Films, The Con, Studio On Hudson, Showtime Independent Films, Fortissimo Films, Zographic Films
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
Lisa Young
Self - Professor of Nutrition, New York University
Kelly Brownell
Self - Professor, Yale Center for Eating and Weight Disorders
Jacob Sullum
Self - Senior Editor, Reason Magazine
Tommy Thompson
Self - Secretary of Health and Human Services
William J. Klish
Self - Head of Dept. of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital
Ron English
Self - Artistic Genius
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