King Corn
“You Are What You Eat.”
Synopsis
King Corn is a fun and crusading journey into the digestive tract of our fast food nation where one ultra-industrial, pesticide-laden, heavily-subsidized commodity dominates the food pyramid from top to bottom – corn. Fueled by curiosity and a dash of naiveté, two college buddies return to their ancestral home of Greene, Iowa to figure out how a modest kernel conquered America. With the help of some real farmers, oodles of fertilizer and government aide, and some genetically modified seeds, the friends manage to grow one acre of corn. Along the way, they unlock the hilarious absurdities and scary but hidden truths about America’s modern food system in this engrossing and eye-opening documentary.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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King Corn Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-10-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$81K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aaron Woolf
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeffrey K. Miller, Curtis Ellis, Aaron Woolf, Ian Cheney
- Original Title
- King Corn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Worldwide Gross
- $81K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aaron Woolf
Jeffrey K. Miller, Curtis Ellis, Aaron Woolf, Ian Cheney
Curtis Ellis, Ian Cheney, Aaron Woolf
Department Leadership Roster
Jeffrey K. Miller
Writer
Curtis Ellis
Writer
Aaron Woolf
Writer
Curtis Ellis
Producer
Ian Cheney
Writer
Aaron Woolf
Director
Ian Cheney
Producer
Aaron Woolf
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About King Corn
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What is King Corn about?
King Corn is a fun and crusading journey into the digestive tract of our fast food nation where one ultra-industrial, pesticide-laden, heavily-subsidized commodity dominates the food pyramid from top to bottom – corn. Fueled by curiosity and a dash of naiveté, two college buddies return to their ancestral home of Greene, Iowa to figure out how a modest kernel conquered America. With the help of some real farmers, oodles of fertilizer and government aide, and some genetically modified seeds, the friends manage to grow one acre of corn. Along the way, they unlock the hilarious absurdities and scary but hidden truths about America’s modern food system in this engrossing and eye-opening documentary.
Who directed King Corn?
King Corn was directed by Aaron Woolf.
Who stars in King Corn?
The principal cast of King Corn includes Ian Cheney, Curtis Ellis, Earl L. Butz, Michael Pollan.
When was King Corn released and how long is it?
King Corn was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
How much did King Corn make at the box office?
King Corn grossed $81K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for King Corn?
King Corn holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).