Super Size Me (2004)
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- PG-13
- 1h 40min
- Documentary
- 11 Jun 2004 (USA)
- Movie
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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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 7 wins & 12 nominations.
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Christian Baucher | ... |
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Amelia Giancarlo | ... |
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Alexandria Morgan | ... |
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Chanelle Clarke | ... |
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Marisa Danenfield | ... |
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Katie Danenfield | ... |
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Megan Foley | ... |
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Edmand Cardero | ... |
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Jay Cohen | ... |
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Jonnae Strong | ... |
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Audrey Whitfield | ... |
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Rachel Whitfield | ... |
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Maxim Moore | ... |
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Leeroy Waltan | ... |
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Achaunti Strong | ... |
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John Paul Leone | ... |
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Mike Kelly | ... |
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Alana Hyltan | ... |
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Branden Bidan | ... |
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Christy Bosley | ... |
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Woojin Yeo | ... |
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Thomas O'Bara | ... |
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Matthew Redding | ... |
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Thomas Redding | ... |
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Austin Han | ... |
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Luke McAirr | ... |
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Madeleine Rossanese | ... |
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Montant Telman | ... |
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Aina Aagliardi | ... |
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Daniel Cole | ... |
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Joshua Arline | ... |
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Erin Shanely | ... |
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Tristian Leone | ... |
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Nathan Radford | ... |
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Shawnda Radford | ... |
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Kathryn Palmer | ... |
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Giovanna Rochester | ... |
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Tiana Loveless | ... |
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Marcus Penn | ... |
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Daniel Portnay | ... |
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Michael Baez | ... |
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Maria DeJesus | ... |
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Keri Ann Bova | ... |
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Samantha Manns | ... |
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Dar Ran Brawn | ... |
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| Morgan Spurlock | ... |
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| Daryl Isaacs | ... |
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| Lisa Ganjhu | ... |
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| Stephen Siegel | ... |
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| Bridget Bennett | ... |
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| Eric Rowley | ... |
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| Mark Fenton | ... |
Self - Former Editor: Walking Magazine
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| Alexandra Jamieson | ... |
Self - Morgan's girlfriend & Vegan Chef
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Rick Bruhn | ... |
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Evan Marguiles | ... |
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Eve Pyne Parageud | ... |
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Brenda Hoover | ... |
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Dave Nolder | ... |
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| John Banzhaf | ... |
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| Samuel Hirsch | ... |
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| David Satcher | ... |
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| Lisa Young | ... |
Self - Professor of Nutrition, New York University
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| Kelly Brownell | ... |
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| Jacob Sullum | ... |
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Kloe Kinsey | ... |
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Kyle Kinsey | ... |
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| Tommy Thompson | ... |
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| William J. Klish | ... |
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Caitlin Spurlock | ... |
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| Jared Fogle | ... |
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Twila C. Patterson | ... |
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Victoria Patterson | ... |
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| John Robbins | ... |
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Matt Bohling | ... |
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Vincent E. Page | ... |
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Jermaine Elam | ... |
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Greg Unger | ... |
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Teresa McGill | ... |
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Sarah Sinclair | ... |
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| Don Gorske | ... |
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| Ron English | ... |
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| Marion Nestle | ... |
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| Margo Wootan | ... |
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Pedro Manfron | ... |
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Michael Paige | ... |
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Nicole Allen | ... |
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Adrienne Mazeika | ... |
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Mary Bollino | ... |
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Barbara Brown | ... |
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Kay Glover | ... |
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Greg Bretthauer | ... |
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Paul Stitt | ... |
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| Marlene Canter | ... |
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| Gene Grabowski | ... |
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| Bryan Phillips | ... |
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Judith C. Young | ... |
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Julian Clayton | ... |
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Phyllis Spurlock | ... |
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Bruce Howlett | ... |
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Tammy Howlett | ... |
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Adam Naaman | ... |
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Laura Sandy | ... |
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Kacie Sandy | ... |
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Kymme Simchak | ... |
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| Scott Ambrozy | ... |
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Angela | ... |
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Barbara | ... |
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Bob Baugher | ... |
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Myra Baugher | ... |
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Molly Cannady | ... |
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Charlie | ... |
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Andrew Gorske | ... |
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Lisa Howard | ... |
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Ken | ... |
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Phil Lempert | ... |
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Gia Melissa Maciano | ... |
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Pat | ... |
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Catherine Schilcher | ... |
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Chris Sell | ... |
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Allen Steadham | ... |
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Sylvia | ... |
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| George W. Bush | ... |
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| Michael Jordan | ... |
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Big Mac | ... |
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Ronald McDonald | ... |
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Directed by
| Morgan Spurlock | ||
Written by
| Morgan Spurlock | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Joe Morley | ... | executive producer (as J.R. Morley) |
| David Pederson | ... | associate producer |
| Morgan Spurlock | ... | producer |
| Heather Winters | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Steve Horowitz | ||
Cinematography by
| Scott Ambrozy | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Stela Georgieva | ||
| Julie Bob Lombardi | ... | (as Julie 'Bob' Lombardi) |
Editorial Department
| Haven Cousins | ... | digital colorist |
| Thomas Edmon | ... | digital intermediate supervisor (as Tom Edmon) |
| Jim Finn | ... | negative cutter |
| William Zoe Fitzgerald | ... | post-production intern (as William 'Zoe' FitzGerald) |
| Gwen Fry | ... | high definition transfer |
| Wayne Goldblatt | ... | post-production intern |
| Grant Goodman | ... | assistant editor |
| Richard Haylock | ... | on-line editor |
| Laura Heckman | ... | post-production intern |
| Abbi Jutkowitz | ... | assistant editor |
| Corey Michael Lincoln | ... | post-production assistant (as Corey Lincoln) |
| Alexander Livingston | ... | post-production intern (as Alex Livingston) |
| Mick O'Conner | ... | high definition transfer |
| Olivia Relova | ... | assistant editor |
| Frank Tartaglia | ... | assistant editor |
| Ben Vaughn | ... | high definition transfer |
| Matt Woo | ... | on-line editor |
| Charles Herzfeld | ... | film lab coordinator (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Joe the Artist | ||
| Joe Guillette | ||
Production Management
| Michael Jackman | ... | post-production supervisor (as Michael A. Jackman) |
Art Department
| Ron English | ... | McPaintings |
| George Georgiev | ... | additional graphics: Zographic Film |
| Nikolai Lukianov | ... | painter: Zographic Film |
| Kalin Stoyanov | ... | painter: Zographic Film |
| Ivailo Tonchev | ... | painter: Zographic Film |
| Svetoslav Tonchev | ... | painter: Zographic Film |
Sound Department
| Martin Czembor | ... | sound engineer |
| Hans ten Broeke | ... | sound designer |
| David Alvarez Zerpa | ... | sound recordist intern (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Haven Cousins | ... | digital compsitor |
| Nikolai Lukianov | ... | compositor: Zographic Film |
| Kalin Stoyanov | ... | compositor: Zographic Film |
| Jonah Tobias | ... | digital animation / motion graphics |
| Ivailo Tonchev | ... | compositor: Zographic Film |
| Svetoslav Tonchev | ... | compositor: Zographic Film |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Tracy Boulian | ... | photographer |
| Avi Gerver | ... | photographer |
| Ed Kosmicki | ... | USCAF photo: 2004 (copyright 2004) |
| Julie Bob Lombardi | ... | additional video footage (as Julie Lombardi) |
| Julie Soefer | ... | photographer |
| Morgan Spurlock | ... | additional video footage |
Animation Department
| Svilen Dimitrov | ... | lead animator |
| George Georgiev | ... | animation liaison: U.S. |
| Goran Kissiov | ... | animation supervisor |
| Anna Slavkova | ... | painter |
| Kalin Stoyanov | ... | animator |
| Ivailo Tonchev | ... | animator |
| Svetoslav Tonchev | ... | animator |
Music Department
| Jim Black | ... | music consultant |
| Folkfoot | ... | composer: additional music |
| Michael Parrish | ... | composer: additional music |
Additional Crew
| Jim Armstrong | ... | creative consultant |
| Tanya Assova | ... | project manager: Zographic Film |
| Albert Bramante | ... | research assistant |
| Paul Brennan | ... | legal consultant |
| Wayne Cheng | ... | transcriber |
| Joseph De Vito | ... | creative consultant (as Joseph DeVito) |
| Winston Emano | ... | publicist: TC: DM & Associates |
| Kathy England | ... | insurance coverage |
| Erin Sabra Fuchs | ... | transcriber |
| Dena Goldstein | ... | research assistant |
| Jillian Gumbel | ... | production assistant |
| Erin Heidenreich | ... | sales agent |
| Jeff Hill | ... | publicist: House of Publicity |
| Paul Kim | ... | transcriber |
| Robert Luttrell | ... | film transfer supervisor |
| Stuart Macphee | ... | production coordinator |
| David Magdael | ... | publicist: TC: DM & Associates |
| Matthew McMurdo | ... | legal consultant |
| Paulina Merekiova | ... | assistant project manager: Zographic Film |
| Jackie Moldawer | ... | production assistant |
| Neil Murphy | ... | film recordist |
| Sean O'Connell | ... | creative consultant |
| Zeke O'Donnell | ... | transcriber |
| Regina Pepe | ... | assistant: Mr. Spurlock |
| Michelle Pettit | ... | publicist: TC: DM & Associates |
| Holly Ricci | ... | research assistant |
| John Robbins | ... | childhood photo courtesy of: John Robbins |
| Rainier Rodriguez | ... | webmaster |
| Kate Schmitz | ... | research assistant |
| Ron Serfass | ... | swimware designer: All-American Speedo: HE Swim and Bodywear |
| John Sloss | ... | legal consultant |
| Phyllis Spurlock | ... | childhood photo courtesy of: Morgan Spurlock |
| Jessica Uzzan | ... | publicist: House of Publicity |
| Steven W. Wallace | ... | publicist: TC: DM & Associates (as Steven Wallace) |
| Kiril Yanakiev | ... | technical director: Zographic Film |
Thanks
| Nicolette Aizenberg | ... | special thanks |
| Angela | ... | special thanks: Overeaters Anonymous |
| Shani Ankori | ... | special thanks |
| Anne | ... | special thanks: Overeaters Anonymous |
| Heather Arcovitch | ... | special thanks: YMCA |
| Dennis T. Avery | ... | special thanks |
| Michael Badami | ... | special thanks |
| Kara Baker | ... | special thanks |
| Barbara | ... | special thanks: Overeaters Anonymous |
| Stefane Barbeau | ... | special thanks: Release1 |
| Bob Baugher | ... | special thanks |
| Myra Baugher | ... | special thanks |
| Lisa Bentley | ... | special thanks |
| Charles Bernstein | ... | special thanks |
| Ann J. Boehme | ... | special thanks (as Ann. J. Boehme, CMP) |
| Patricia Boussie | ... | special thanks |
| Josh Braun | ... | special thanks |
| Greg Bretthauer | ... | special thanks (as Gregory D. Bretthauer MST) |
| Christine M. Brinic | ... | special thanks |
| Andrew C. Briscoe III | ... | special thanks |
| Shirley Brown | ... | special thanks |
| Shannon Brownlee | ... | special thanks |
| Charlie | ... | special thanks: Overeaters Anonymous (as Charles) |
| Brenda Cheung | ... | special thanks |
| Stephanie Childs | ... | special thanks |
| Howard Cohen | ... | special thanks |
| Gayle Converse | ... | special thanks |
| John Cooper | ... | special thanks |
| Liest Copland | ... | special thanks |
| Greg Critser | ... | special thanks |
| Eric d'Arbeloff | ... | special thanks |
| Lisa Davis | ... | special thanks |
| Robert Davis | ... | special thanks (as Robert Davis MD) |
| Nick Desecare | ... | special thanks |
| Ben Durrell | ... | special thanks: Release1 |
| Stephanie Durrell | ... | special thanks: Release1 |
| Edna | ... | special thanks: Overeaters Anonymous |
| Ella | ... | special thanks: Overeaters Anonymous |
| Bill Fair | ... | special thanks |
| Tom Fenton | ... | special thanks |
| Mark Fernandez | ... | special thanks |
| Denny Finnearty | ... | special thanks |
| Shari Frilot | ... | special thanks |
| Laura A. Frnka | ... | special thanks |
| Michael Fung | ... | special thanks |
| William Fung | ... | special thanks |
| Vivian Galainena | ... | special thanks |
| Carole Garcia | ... | special thanks |
| Melissa Georges | ... | special thanks |
| Geoffry Gilmore | ... | special thanks |
| Andrew Glazier | ... | special thanks |
| Marnie Glickman | ... | special thanks |
| Gloria | ... | special thanks: Overeaters Anonymous |
| Mary Gorske | ... | special thanks |
| Meyer Gottlieb | ... | special thanks |
| Lance Gould | ... | special thanks (as Lance Gould MD) |
| Micah Green | ... | special thanks |
| Trevor Groth | ... | special thanks |
| Erin Heidenrich | ... | special thanks |
| Judith Hoetker | ... | special thanks |
| Sam Hollander | ... | special thanks |
| Ana Homayoun | ... | special thanks |
| Dawn Jackson | ... | special thanks (as Dawn Jackson RD LD) |
| Jose | ... | special thanks |
| Stephen L. Joseph | ... | special thanks |
| Francine Kaufman | ... | special thanks |
| Ben Kelley | ... | special thanks |
| Marla Kennedy | ... | special thanks |
| Steven Kidd | ... | special thanks |
| Kim Kimble | ... | special thanks |
| Jennifer Konawal | ... | special thanks |
| Hank Lau | ... | special thanks |
| Scott Lau | ... | special thanks |
| Phil Lempert | ... | special thanks (as Philip Lempert) |
| Steve Levy | ... | special thanks |
| Caroline Libresco | ... | special thanks |
| Gene Licht | ... | special thanks |
| Sandy Linn | ... | special thanks |
| Michael R. Lisowski | ... | special thanks (as Michael R. Lisowski AIA) |
| Matt Littin | ... | special thanks |
| Michael Lott | ... | special thanks (as Michael Lott DDS) |
| Michael Lubin | ... | special thanks |
| Miriam Mandelbaum | ... | special thanks |
| Gia Melissa Marciano | ... | special thanks |
| Mark | ... | special thanks: Overeaters Anonymous |
| David Martosko | ... | special thanks |
| Tom McEntee | ... | special thanks |
| Charlotte McManus | ... | special thanks: Release1 |
| Ryan McManus | ... | special thanks: Release1 |
| Megan | ... | special thanks: Overeaters Anonymous |
| David J. Mendel | ... | special thanks |
| Scott Merville | ... | special thanks |
| James Mihaliak | ... | special thanks |
| R.J. Millard | ... | special thanks |
| Mac Moore | ... | special thanks |
| Sue Moore | ... | special thanks |
| Gary Nichols | ... | special thanks |
| James Nutting | ... | special thanks |
| Nicholas Nutting | ... | special thanks |
| Dana O'Keefe | ... | special thanks |
| Pat | ... | special thanks: Overeaters Anonymous |
| Rita Pederson | ... | special thanks |
| Monica Poitras | ... | special thanks |
| Doug Ray | ... | special thanks |
| Queenie Reda | ... | special thanks |
| Mick Reed | ... | special thanks |
| Dan Reilly | ... | special thanks: Release1 |
| Rebekah Sale | ... | special thanks |
| Tom Schember | ... | special thanks |
| Eric Schlosser | ... | special thanks |
| David Schommer | ... | special thanks (as Duke Mushroom) |
| Jeremy Scott | ... | special thanks |
| Chris Sell | ... | special thanks (as Christopher Sell) |
| Francis Sheehan | ... | special thanks |
| Jonny Sheehan | ... | special thanks |
| Craig Siegel | ... | special thanks |
| Delilah Siegel | ... | special thanks |
| Naomi Siegel | ... | special thanks |
| Michael Silberman | ... | special thanks |
| Chuckie Simon | ... | special thanks: wherever you are |
| Elizabeth H. Singer | ... | special thanks (as Elizabeth H. Singer MS) |
| Duane Smith | ... | special thanks: Release1 |
| Priscilla Sommer | ... | special thanks |
| Lena Spengren | ... | special thanks |
| Yvonne Spengren | ... | special thanks |
| Austin Spurlock | ... | special thanks |
| Bailey Spurlock | ... | special thanks |
| Barry Spurlock | ... | special thanks |
| Ben G. Spurlock | ... | special thanks |
| Buffy Spurlock | ... | special thanks |
| Caitlin Spurlock | ... | special thanks |
| Carolyn Spurlock | ... | special thanks |
| Craig Spurlock | ... | special thanks |
| Kelsey Spurlock | ... | special thanks |
| Phyllis Spurlock | ... | special thanks |
| Piper Spurlock | ... | special thanks |
| Tootie Spurlock | ... | special thanks |
| Allen Steadham | ... | special thanks |
| Shannon Stember | ... | special thanks (as Shannon Stember RD LD) |
| Sylvia | ... | special thanks: Overeaters Anonymous |
| Jordi Valdes | ... | special thanks |
| Burl Valentine | ... | special thanks |
| Kathleen Valentine | ... | special thanks |
| Eric Wattenberg | ... | special thanks (as Eric T. Wattenberg) |
| Becky Wiley | ... | special thanks |
| Susan Yanovski | ... | special thanks (as Susan Z. Yanovski MD) |
| Lisa Young | ... | special thanks (as Lisa R. Young PhD RD CDN) |
Production Companies
- The Con (presents) (produced by)
- Kathbur Pictures
- Studio On Hudson (in association with)
Distributors
- Roadside Attractions (2004) (United States) (theatrical)
- Samuel Goldwyn Films (2004) (United States) (theatrical)
- Showtime Independent Films (2004) (United States) (theatrical)
- Tartan Films (2004) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Sandrew Metronome Distribution Sverige AB (2004) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- A-Film Distribution (2004) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- ABL Augusta (2004) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Aerofilms (2006) (Czechia) (theatrical)
- Bazuca Films (2005) (Chile) (theatrical)
- Bir Film (2004) (Turkey) (theatrical)
- Dendy Films (2004) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Diaphana Distribution (France) (theatrical)
- Distribution Company (2005) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Edko Films (2004) (Hong Kong) (theatrical)
- Fandango (2004) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Golden Village (2004) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- Monopole-Pathé (2004) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Prokino Filmverleih (2004) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Sandrew Metronome Distribution (2004) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Solar Entertainment (2004) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (2004) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Vértice 360 (2004) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2004) (Canada) (DVD)
- Arts Alliance Media (2004) (United States) (VHS)
- Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Editore (2005) (Italy) (DVD)
- Hart Sharp Video (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Imagem Filmes (2005) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Imagem Filmes (2005) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Palisades Tartan (2009) (United Kingdom)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- Phantom Film (2004) (Japan)
- Sandrew Metronome Distribution (2005) (Finland) (DVD)
- Sandrew Metronome Distribution (2005) (Finland) (VHS)
- Showtime Networks (United States) (tv)
- Sony Canada (2004) (Canada) (VHS)
- Sony U.K. Ltd. (2004) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- The Klockworx (2004) (Japan)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2007) (Finland) (tv) (TV2)
Special Effects
- PIXAN.com (digital effects)
Other Companies
- Zographic Films (animation)
- Red Cottage Productions (audio post-production)
- Heavy Light Digital (digital intermediate and film transfer)
- Sound One (post-production sound facility)
- Sloss Eckhouse Dasti Haynes LawCo (legal services)
- Bingham McCutchen (legal services)
- TC:DM & Associates (publicity)
- House of Publicity (publicity)
- England Insurance Brokerage (insurance coverage)
- Devlin Video (high definition transfers)
- Baskin Robbins (Baskin-Robbins photo courtesy of)
- NY1 News ("NY Minute" footage courtesy of)
- HE Swim and Bodywear (swimwear by)
- Ride Snowboards (official "Team Super Size Me")
- Kinkysweet Recordings (soundtrack)
- Cinetic Media (distribution advisory services)
- Albertson's Supermarket (special thanks)
- American Diabetes Association (special thanks)
- American Diabetic Association (special thanks)
- Appleton Central Alternative High School (special thanks)
- Blue Dot Studio (special thanks)
- Cast Iron Partners (special thanks)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (special thanks)
- Francis J. McGrath Elementary School (special thanks)
- Gersh Agency (special thanks)
- Goldcrest Post Production New York (special thanks)
- Grocery Manufacturers Association (special thanks)
- Hælth (special thanks)
- International Size Acceptance Association (special thanks)
- Madison Junior High School (special thanks)
- Memorial Hermann Hospital (special thanks)
- Morehouse School of Medicine (special thanks)
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (special thanks)
- Mr. Wong's Chinese Restaurant (special thanks)
- National Association for Sport and Physical Education (special thanks)
- Nautral Ovens Bakery (special thanks)
- New York University (NYU) (special thanks) (Department of Nutrition and Food Studies)
- New York Academy of Medicine (special thanks)
- N.S. Bienstock (special thanks)
- Park Junior High School (special thanks)
- Park Slope ChipShop (special thanks)
- Phi Gamma Delta (special thanks)
- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (special thanks)
- Public Health Advocacy Institute (special thanks)
- Seri-Arts (special thanks)
- Sundance Film Festival (special thanks)
- The Sugar Association (special thanks)
- Tamberelli Video (special thanks)
- Technomic Food Service Consultants (special thanks)
- Texas Children's Hospital (special thanks)
- The Bubbas (special thanks)
- Tisch School of the Arts (NYU) (special thanks)
- University of Texas Medical Center (special thanks)
- University of Texas Health Science Center (special thanks)
- YMCA Camp Mt. Laurel (special thanks)
- Yale University (special thanks)
- Dolby Laboratories (sound post-production)
- L.V.T. (subtitles: French version)
- South By Southwest Film Festival (SXSW) (festival)
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
Storyline
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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. He also consults with a dietitian/nutritionist and an exercise physiologist, the latter who also deems him to be above average fitness. As it mimics the lifestyle of those who eat fast food, he will also do no exercise for the thirty days, limiting himself to under 5,000 steps per day (the approximate equivalent of 2½ miles). These health and medical experts have some predictions about his general health and wellness by the end of the experiment. His vegan chef girlfriend also has some predictions about how this experiment will affect his mood and therefore their relationship. As he goes through the experiment, he speaks to a number of people - many experts in their respective fields - on the pros and cons of the fast food lifestyle. Just over halfway through the experiment, it is evident that even the experts can be wrong, and not in a good way. Written by Huggo |
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Box Office
| Budget | $65,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $516,641, 09 May 2004 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The documentary premiered at Sundance in January, 2004. Less than two months later, McDonald's announced that it would no longer sell any of its menu items in "Super Size", although it officially denied that this move was in reaction to this film. See more » |
| Goofs | Ray Kroc did not found McDonald's; the McDonald brothers did. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Van Helsing/New York Minute/A Foreign Affair/Supersize Me (2004). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Shimmy She Wobble See more » |
| 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 » |
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Morgan Spurlock: [voiceover] Still, the impact of this lawsuit is being seen far and wide. School districts in New York, Texas, and San Francisco have banned sugary soft drinks in schools. And all-natural healthy options are popping up everywhere. McDonald's joined right in, sponsoring events that showed how health-conscious they've become, and creating a new line of premium salads. At the same time, however, they also masterminded one of their fattest sandwiches to date: the McGriddle. A pancake-wrapped creation that won my heart in Texas, but can pack as much fat as a Big Mac, and have more sugar than a pack of McDonaldland cookies. In fact, their new premium ranch chicken salad with dressing delivers more calories than a Big Mac and 51 grams of fat, 79% of your daily fat intake. Over the course of my McDiet, I consumed 30 pounds of sugar from their food. That's a pound a day. On top of that, I also took in 12 pounds of fat. Now, I know what you're saying. You're saying nobody's supposed to eat this food three times a day. No wonder all this stuff happened to you. But the scary part is: there are people who eat this food regularly. Some people even eat it every day. So, while my experiment may have been a little extreme, it's not that crazy. But here is a crazy idea: Why not do away with your Super Size options? Who needs 42 ounces of Coke? A half pound of fries? And why not give me a choice besides french fries or french fries? That would be a great start. But why should these companies want to change? Their loyalty isn't to you, it's to the stockholders. The bottom line: They're a business, no matter what they say. And by selling you unhealthy food, they make millions. And no company wants to stop doing that. If this ever-growing paradigm is going to shift, it's up to you. But if you decide to keep living this way, go ahead. Over time, you may find yourself getting as sick as I did. And you may wind up here [emergency room] Morgan Spurlock: or here [cemetery] Morgan Spurlock: I guess the big question is, who do you want to see go first? You? Or them? See more » |