Super Size Me
“The first ever reality-based movie ... everything begins and ends in 30 days!”
2004•PG-13•1h 40m•6.7•Released
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.
Director
Morgan Spurlock
Writer
Morgan Spurlock
Budget
$0M
Revenue
$29M
Languages
English
Studio
The Con
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
Production
Company
The Con
Company
Studio On Hudson
Company
Showtime Independent Films
Company
Fortissimo Films
Company
Roadside Attractions
Company
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Producer
Morgan Spurlock
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