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Super Size Me (2004)

PG_13  100 min  -  Documentary | Comedy | Drama   -  21 May 2004 (Canada)
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While examining the influence of the fast food industry, Morgan Spurlock personally explores the consequences on his health of a diet of solely McDonald's food for one month.

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Morgan Spurlock
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Morgan Spurlock ...
Himself
Daryl Isaacs Daryl Isaacs ...
Himself (as Daryl M. Isaacs MD Internal Medicine)
Lisa Ganjhu Lisa Ganjhu ...
Herself (as Lisa Ganjhu D.O. Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist)
Stephen Siegel Stephen Siegel ...
Himself (as Steven Siegel MD FACC Cardiologist)
Bridget Bennett Bridget Bennett ...
Herself (as Bridget Bennett R.D.)
Eric Rowley Eric Rowley ...
Himself - Exercise Physiologist
Mark Fenton Mark Fenton ...
Himself - Former Editor: Walking
Alexandra Jamieson Alexandra Jamieson ...
Herself - Morgan's Girlfriend (as Healthy Chef Alex)
John Banzhaf John Banzhaf ...
Himself - Lawyer (as John F. Banzhaf III)
David Satcher David Satcher ...
Himself - Former Health Minister (as Dr. David Satcher)
Lisa Young Lisa Young ...
Herself - Nutrition Professor (as Dr. Lisa Young)
Kelly Brownell Kelly Brownell ...
Himself
Jacob Sullum Jacob Sullum ...
Himself - Journalist
Tommy Thompson Tommy Thompson ...
Himself - US Secretary of Health
William J. Klish William J. Klish ...
Himself - Medicine Doctor (as William Klish)
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Storyline

Several legal suits have been brought against MacDonald's Restaurants that they are knowingly selling food that is unhealthy. Some of the court decisions have stated that the plaintiffs would have a claim if they could prove that eating the food every day for every meal is dangerous. As such, documentarian Morgan Spurlock conducts an unscientific experiment using himself as the guinea pig: eat only MacDonald's for thirty days, three meals a day. If he is asked by the clerk if he would like the meal super sized, he has to say yes. And by the end of the thirty days, he will have had to have eaten every single menu item at least once. Before starting the experiment, he is tested by three doctors - a general practitioner, a cardiologist and a gastroenterologist - who pronounce his general health to be outstanding. They will also monitor him over the thirty days to ensure that he is not placing his health into irreparable damage... Written by Huggo  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Fast Food | Experiment | Meal | Obesity | Restaurant  | See more »

Taglines:

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

Genres:

Documentary | Comedy | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements, a disturbing medical procedure, and some language (educationally enhanced version) See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Canada) See more »

Also Known As:

Malbouffe à l'américaine See more »

Filming Locations:

Appleton, Wisconsin, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$65,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$516,641 (USA) (9 May 2004) (41 Screens)

Gross:

$11,529,368 (USA) (26 September 2004)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Morgan Spurlock shot 250 hours of footage. About 0.66% of this footage appears in the final cut. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: The Blue Danube Waltz is by Johann Strauß not by Richard Strauss. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Children: A Pizza Hut! A Pizza Hut! Kentucky Fried Chicken and a Pizza Hut! A Pizza Hut! A Pizza Hut! Kentucky Fried Chicken and a Pizza Hut! McDonalds! McDonalds! Kentucky Fried Chicken and a Pizza Hut! McDonalds! McDonalds! Kentucky Fried Chicken and a Pizza Hut! I like food! I like food! Kentucky Fried Chicken and a Pizza Hut! You like food! You like food! Kentucky Fried Chicken and a Pizza Hut!
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Crazy Credits

The last credit line reads: With VERY special thanks to my ex-wife's
insurance provider for covering all medical costs. Thanks co-pay! See more »

Connections

References King Kong (1933) See more »

Soundtracks

"Super Size Me"
Performed by Toothpick
Written by Doug Ray, Morgan Spurlock, 'Sam Hollander' and David Schommer
Produced by Duke Mushroom at Pop Rox
Courtesy of Con-Artist Music See more »