|
Super Size Me (2004)
7.5
Ratings: 7.5/10 from 47,545 users
Metascore:
73/100
Reviews: 387 user | 182 critic | 37 from Metacritic.com 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. Director:Morgan SpurlockWriter:Morgan Spurlock |
| Watch Trailer |
100 min - 
Watch now
Watch it at
IMDb »
Watch it at
Nominated for Oscar.
Another
6 wins
&
5 nominations
See more awards »
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Morgan Spurlock | ... |
Himself
|
|
|
Daryl Isaacs | ... |
Himself
(as Daryl M. Isaacs MD Internal Medicine)
|
|
|
Lisa Ganjhu | ... |
Herself
(as Lisa Ganjhu D.O. Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist)
|
|
|
Stephen Siegel | ... |
Himself
(as Steven Siegel MD FACC Cardiologist)
|
|
|
Bridget Bennett | ... |
Herself
(as Bridget Bennett R.D.)
|
|
|
Eric Rowley | ... |
Himself - Exercise Physiologist
|
|
|
Mark Fenton | ... |
Himself - Former Editor: Walking
|
|
|
Alexandra Jamieson | ... |
Herself - Morgan's Girlfriend
(as Healthy Chef Alex)
|
|
|
John Banzhaf | ... |
Himself - Lawyer
(as John F. Banzhaf III)
|
|
|
David Satcher | ... |
Himself - Former Health Minister
(as Dr. David Satcher)
|
|
|
Lisa Young | ... |
Herself - Nutrition Professor
(as Dr. Lisa Young)
|
|
|
Kelly Brownell | ... |
Himself
|
|
|
Jacob Sullum | ... |
Himself - Journalist
|
|
|
Tommy Thompson | ... |
Himself - US Secretary of Health
|
|
|
William J. Klish | ... |
Himself - Medicine Doctor
(as William Klish)
|
Edit
Storyline
Several legal suits have been brought against McDonald'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 McDonald'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 SynopsisTaglines:
The first ever reality-based movie ... everything begins and ends in 30 days! See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for thematic elements, a disturbing medical procedure, and some language (educationally enhanced version) See all certifications »Parents Guide:
View content advisory »
Edit
See more »
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
(Canada) See more »Also Known As:
Malbouffe à l'américaine 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)Company Credits
Show detailed
company contact information on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Sound Mix:
Dolby SRColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.78 : 1
Edit
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!
See more »
insurance provider for covering all medical costs. Thanks co-pay! See more »
Performed by Wesley Willis
Written by Wesley Willis
Courtesy of Alternative Tentacles Records See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
Author Eric Schlosser, who wrote Fast Food Nation, had declined to interview for the documentary. However, Schlosser eventually agreed to an interview with Morgan Spurlock, which is featured on the DVD. See more »Goofs
Incorrectly regarded as goofs: Although a calorie is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius, a food Calorie is actually a kilocalorie (aka "kilogram calorie" or "large calorie"), so the nutrition expert's definition is correct in this context. 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!
See more »
Crazy Credits
The last credit line reads: With VERY special thanks to my ex-wife'sinsurance provider for covering all medical costs. Thanks co-pay! See more »
Soundtracks
"Rock and Roll McDonald's"Performed by Wesley Willis
Written by Wesley Willis
Courtesy of Alternative Tentacles Records See more »
Copyright © 1990-2012
IMDb.com, Inc.
Terms and Privacy Policy under which this service is provided to you.
An 
company.