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.
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Cast
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Michael Steere
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| Kevin Durand | ... |
Bill Hauk
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| Victoria Justice | ... |
Kathy Weider
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| Steve Guttenberg | ... |
Louis Weider
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| Tyler Hoechlin | ... |
Joe Weider
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| Max Martini | ... |
Jerry George
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| Robert Forster | ... |
Joe 2008
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| Julianne Hough | ... |
Betty Weider
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| Aneurin Barnard | ... |
Ben Weider
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| Tom Arnold | ... |
Roy Hawkins
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| Colton Haynes | ... |
Jack Lalanne
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| Nadine Lewington | ... |
Anna Wieder
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| Jason Burkey | ... |
John Corbine
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| Hunter Clowdus | ... |
Fitness Guy
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| Ben Gavin | ... |
Bronson Guy
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| Christian Finlayson | ... |
Young Joe Weider
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| Leslie Sides | ... |
Weider Publishing Employee
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Jonathan Fuller | ... |
Dr. Braddock
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| Jay Jablonski | ... |
Barton Horvath
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| Bob Rumnock | ... |
Doctor
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| David de Vries | ... |
Mr. Young
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| Calum Von Moger | ... |
Arnold Schwarzenegger
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| Marco DelVecchio | ... |
Young Man
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| Melanie Jeffcoat | ... |
Nurse
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| Bob Cicherillo | ... |
Self
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| Bryan Adrian | ... |
Surfer Lex
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| Brian Brightman | ... |
Harry Crowne
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| Faron Salisbury | ... |
Tony Caputano
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| Robert Della Cerra | ... |
Charlie Smith
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| Miles Emmons | ... |
Ben Age 7-9
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| Lex Lauletta | ... |
Troy, Fitness Guy
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Skyler Hart | ... |
Zeke
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| Sterling Hurst | ... |
Ivan Towne
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Diane Sorrentino | ... |
Kate
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Billy Reilich | ... |
Reg Park
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| Jay Seals | ... |
Lonnie Rex
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| Nicole Weider | ... |
Becky
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| Todd d'Amour | ... |
Frank Russo
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| Benny Thrasher | ... |
French Canadian Kid
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| Lyric | ... |
IFBB Judge
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| Rob Wolfe | ... |
Audience Member
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| Tim Wilkins | ... |
Self - Commentator
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| Robert Stevens Wayne | ... |
Mr. Hochberg
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| Lucie Carroll | ... |
Betty 2008
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| Matt Story | ... |
Cameraman
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Scott Price | ... |
Clown
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| Steve Cook | ... |
Cali Beach Model
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Jen Baker | ... |
Fan Girl
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Damian Trevor | ... |
Jimmy Mac
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James Adam Madsen Jr. | ... |
Bill Pearl
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Sergio Oliva Jr. | ... |
Sergio Oliva
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Carly Farish | ... |
Audience Member
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Stan De Longeaux | ... |
Claude Regine
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Tammara Marie Turner | ... |
Business Elite Woman
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Arash Rahbar | ... |
Frank Zane
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Luanne Stratton | ... |
Weider Publishing Employee / Guest
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Corie Robinson | ... |
Bank Teller / Customer / Board Member
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Jared Motyl | ... |
Steve Reeves
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Jorge Castro-Salinas | ... |
Bar Patron
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Dan Solomon | ... |
Self
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Tim Newton | ... |
Announcer
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Steve Cook | ... |
Cali Beach Model
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Directed by
| George Gallo | ||
Written by
| Andy Weiss | ... | (written by) & |
| George Gallo | ... | (written by) and |
| Brad Furman | ... | (written by) & |
| Ellen Furman | ... | (written by) (as Ellen Brown Furman) |
Produced by
| Tannaz Anisi | ... | co-executive producer |
| Camila Castro | ... | executive producer |
| Drew Gallagher | ... | co-producer |
| Steve Lee Jones | ... | producer |
| Scott LaStaiti | ... | producer |
| Greg Schenz | ... | co-executive producer |
| Dan Solomon | ... | co-executive producer |
| Mike Steere | ... | co-executive producer |
| Eric Weider | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Jeff Beal | ||
Cinematography by
| Michael Negrin | ||
Editing by
| Sophie Corra | ||
Editorial Department
| Scott Bradbury | ... | visual effects artist |
| Bob Brian | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| Richard Garibaldi | ... | digital intermediate colorist |
| Sherwood Jones | ... | assistant editor |
| Kevin Key | ... | dailies |
| Nathan R. Lyle | ... | assistant editor (as Nathan Lyle) |
| Tobias Rogers | ... | digital intermediate editor |
| Justin Sale | ... | digital intermediate assistant editor |
Casting By
| Brent Caballero | ... | (Alabama) |
| Steve Lee Jones | ... | casting director: LA/NY |
Production Design by
| Stephen J. Lineweaver | ||
Set Decoration by
| Elizabeth Chapman | ... | (as Elizabeth Rowland) |
Costume Design by
| Melissa Vargas | ||
Makeup Department
| Janae Burnside | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Corinne Foster | ... | makeup department head |
| Josh Foster | ... | makeup artist |
| Lauren Holmquist | ... | hair stylist |
| Lauren Kelley | ... | hair department head |
| Tess Laeh | ... | makeup artist (as Tess Laeh Garcia) |
| Tara Merryman | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Mayela Serrano | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Mary C. Russell | ... | unit production manager |
| Daniel Voltz | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Maggie Ballard | ... | second second assistant director |
| Danessa Dudley | ... | second assistant director |
| James Grayford | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Stephanie Charbonneau | ... | graphic designer |
| Ivan Corona | ... | set dresser |
| Scott Daniel | ... | graphic designer |
| Ashlynn Findley | ... | scenic artist |
| Jack Lineweaver | ... | art department coordinator |
| Jen Miller Mishalanie | ... | assistant property master |
| Steve Moon | ... | property master |
| Kevin Sappington | ... | leadman |
| Victor Sellers | ... | construction coordinator |
| Natasha Webb | ... | props |
Sound Department
| Trip Brock | ... | re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
| Joshua Crisci | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Lorita de la Cerna | ... | foley artist |
| Rusty Dunn | ... | sound designer / sound effects editor |
| K. Joshua Fernberg | ... | sound effects editor |
| Zack Goldsborough | ... | sound recordist |
| Ferenc Lukács | ... | adr recordist |
| Nicholas Minter | ... | sound mixer (as Nicholas L. Minter) |
| Kurdice Neal | ... | boom operator |
| Jacob Ortiz | ... | adr mixer |
| Bruce Stubblefield | ... | dialogue supervisor |
| Michael Toji | ... | VP: Post Production Services |
| Patrick Williams Jr. | ... | boom operator |
Special Effects by
| Chris Bailey | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Tony Bradley | ... | special effects coordinator |
Visual Effects by
| Adam Lima | ... | digital effects artist |
Stunts
| Chelsea Bruland | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Esteban Cueto | ... | stunt goon |
| Yan Dron | ... | stunt performer |
| William Fumicello | ... | stunt goon |
| Carl Anthony Nespoli | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Melvin Shepard | ... | water safety |
| Brett Solomano | ... | stunt double: Jason Burkey |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Tommy Armstrong | ... | grip |
| DJ Dittenhoefer | ... | b camera operator: day player |
| Drew Gaines | ... | electrician / grip |
| Jay Galloway | ... | second assistant camera: b camera |
| Ben Greer | ... | electrician |
| Paul Hamacher | ... | key grip |
| Timothy Harris III | ... | grip |
| Kevin Key | ... | digital imaging technician |
| Chip Kilpatrick | ... | electrician / grip |
| Daniel Thomas King | ... | a camera: second assistant camera |
| Jordan Wayne Lee | ... | still photographer |
| Erik Loveland | ... | best boy electric |
| David R. Mitchell | ... | additional grip |
| Diego Montiel | ... | first assistant camera |
| Jon Morales | ... | electrician |
| Lex Rawlins | ... | first assistant camera |
| Tim Risch | ... | additional first assistant camera "c" camera |
| Howard Rochelle | ... | additional electrician / additional grip |
| Keith Roverud | ... | gaffer |
| Wendy Strickland | ... | best boy grip |
| Geoffrey Waters | ... | second assistant camera: additional |
Casting Department
| Kristi Averette | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Jessica Gee-George | ... | adr voice casting |
| Grant George | ... | adr voice casting |
| Michael Wyrosdick | ... | Additional Background Casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Carron Clark | ... | costumer |
| Jacqueline Garvey | ... | costume supervisor / key costumer |
| Leah Hudspeth | ... | key costumer |
| Sharon McCoy Morgan | ... | costumer |
Location Management
| Joshua Cane | ... | location manager |
| Eric Napier | ... | location assistant |
| Chris Olney | ... | assistant location manager |
| Greg Womble | ... | location scout |
Music Department
| Tiffany Anders | ... | music supervisor |
| Helena Lea | ... | music editor |
| David Low | ... | orchestra contractor |
| Mark Robertson | ... | concertmaster |
| Taylor Rowley | ... | music coordinator |
| Dylan S. Hart | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Susan Gaedke McGill | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Kaylon Damazio | ... | picture car coordinator / transportation coordinator |
| Dwayne Lain | ... | production van driver |
| Chris Musick | ... | honeywagon driver |
| Brianna Twilley | ... | cast driver |
Additional Crew
| Gina Amador | ... | payroll accountant |
| Brandon Leighton Barranco | ... | stand-in |
| Joseph Batiste | ... | production assistant |
| Victoria Blackmon | ... | stand-in/photo-double |
| Teddy Blanks | ... | title designer |
| Alexandra Boyd | ... | production secretary (as Alex Boyd) |
| Jorge Castro-Salinas | ... | stand-in |
| Danny Cooper | ... | production assistant |
| Creighton Crump | ... | set medic |
| Eden Gosney | ... | production assistant: to Steve Lee Jones |
| Victoria Hanlin | ... | dialect coach |
| Timothy Harris III | ... | set medic |
| Leah Holmes | ... | post production accountant |
| Melody S. Jones | ... | key craft service |
| Andrew Little | ... | production coordinator |
| David Marsh | ... | photo archivist |
| Cody McGowan | ... | production assistant |
| Alex Michetti | ... | production assistant |
| Alesha Mitchell | ... | production assistant |
| David R. Mitchell | ... | production assistant |
| Maria-Jose Montenegro | ... | Second Assistant - Accounting (as Majo Marroquin) |
| Steve Moon | ... | production services |
| Sara Morgan | ... | stand-in/photo-double |
| Jonathan Edward Nichols | ... | production assistant |
| Rob Porter | ... | police coordinator |
| Olivia Ray | ... | production assistant: to Scott LaStaiti |
| Jeff Rotondi | ... | production legal counsel |
| Richard Salvatore | ... | production consultant |
| Raymond Scanlon | ... | production assistant |
| Scott Schaffer | ... | clearances |
| Bill Thrasher | ... | medic coordinator |
| Michael Weiss | ... | production attorney |
| Jennifer Wilbert | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Rob Wolfe | ... | production support |
| Lavinia Zetina | ... | production accountant |
Production Companies
- 13 Films (executive production)
- Bee Holder Productions
- Red Sky Studios (Post Production Facilities)
Distributors
- Film & TV House (2018) (Non-US) (multi-territory)
- Tulip Pictures México (2021) (Non-US) (video) (SVOD, Latin America and Brazil)
- Freestyle Releasing (2018) (United States) (theatrical)
- Kinologistika (2019) (Russia) (theatrical)
- Phars Film (2019) (United Arab Emirates) (theatrical)
- AAA Entertainment (2018) (South Africa) (English Africa)
- Eagle Films (2018) (Non-US) (middle east)
- NOS Audiovisuais (2020) (Portugal)
- Romis Film (2018) (Hungary)
- Signature Entertainment (2020) (United Kingdom)
- Star Entertainment (2019) (India)
- Studio Hamburg Enterprises (2021) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- levelFILM (2019) (Canada) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- APM Music (music)
- Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson (Production Legal Counsel)
- Alternative Rentals (camera equipment provided by)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Headquarters Post (HQpost) (digital intermediate facility)
- Lakeshore Records (soundtrack)
- Monkeyland Audio (post-production sound services)
- Monkeyland Audio (re-recorded at)
- Reel Security (production security)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Brothers Joe and Ben Weider were the architects of muscle. Against all odds, they launched an empire. Along the way they discovered Arnold Schwarzenegger, inspired female empowerment, championed diversity, and started a movement that changed the world. Written by Steve Lee Jones |
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| Taglines | He Created Fitness As We Know It, Together They Changed the World See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $31,477, 14 Oct 2018 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Bill Hauk is not a real person but a composite character representing the variety of adversaries Weider faced in building his fitness empire. See more » |
| Goofs | Stock footage of Times Square cites the year as 1970. But a theatre marquee shows "The Possession of Joel Delaney" playing -- it was released in 1972. See more » |
| Soundtracks | Baby Count Ten (The Waiting Song) See more » |
| Quotes |
Joe Weider:
What you do not realize is all these men want is to compete against the very best. See more » |