Bigger (2018)

The inspirational tale of the grandfathers of fitness as we now know it, Joe and Ben Weider. Facing anti-Semitism and extreme poverty, the brothers beat all odds to build an empire and inspire future generations.

Director:

George Gallo

Writers:

Andy Weiss, George Gallo

Stars:

Tyler Hoechlin, Julianne Hough, Kevin Durand

Cast

Credited cast:
Tyler Hoechlin	...	Joe Weider
Julianne Hough	...	Betty Weider
Kevin Durand	...	Bill Hauk
Colton Haynes	...	Jack Lalanne
Victoria Justice	...	Kathy Weider
DJ Qualls	...	Michael Steere
Steve Guttenberg	...	Louis Weider
Robert Forster	...	Joe 2008
Aneurin Barnard	...	Ben Weider
Max Martini	...	Jerry George
Calum Von Moger	...	Arnold Schwarzenegger
Tom Arnold	...	Roy Hawkins
Diane Sorrentino	...	Kate
Nadine Lewington	...	Anna Wieder
Jason Burkey	...	John Corbine

Storyline

The inspirational story of iconic brothers Joe and Ben Weider, who are the fathers of the fitness movement. They battled extreme poverty, antisemitism and the medical community itself to launch an empire. Along the way, they discovered Arnold Schwarzenegger and founded bodybuilding as a sport. It's a rags-to-riches story of epic proportions.

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Plot Keywords:

based on true story | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, language, some suggestive content and brief violence

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 October 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Bigger

Filming Locations:

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bee Holder Productions,Red Sky Studios

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Tom Arnold played Roy Hawkins in this movie, in which Arnold Schwarzenegger was portrayed by an actor. Arnold co-starred with Schwarzenegger in True Lies (1994).

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