Sicko
“This might hurt a little.”
Synopsis
A documentary about the corrupt health care system in The United States whose main goal is to make profit even if it means losing people’s lives. "The more people you deny health insurance, the more money we make" is the business model for health care providers in America.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
SiCKO Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-05-25
Top Cast
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Michael Moore
Self
Tony Benn
Self
Tucker Albrizzi
Self
Reggie Cervantes
Self
John Graham
Self
Aleida Guevara
Self
Bill Maher
Self
Patrick Pedraja
Self
Linda Peeno
Self
Billy Crystal
Self (archive footage)
Hillary Clinton
Self (archive footage)
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage)
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 18, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 2, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$24.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.73x
+$15.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Moore
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Moore
- Original Score
- Erin O'Hara
- Original Title
- Sicko
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $24.5M
- Production Studios
- The Weinstein Company, Dog Eat Dog Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Moore
Michael Moore
Erin O'Hara
Christoph Vitt
Geoffrey Richman, Christopher Seward, Dan Swietlik
Michael Moore, Meghan O'Hara, Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein, Kathleen Glynn
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Moore
Director
Michael Moore
Producer
Meghan O'Hara
Producer
Christoph Vitt
Director of Photography
Geoffrey Richman
Editor
Christopher Seward
Editor
Dan Swietlik
Editor
Erin O'Hara
Original Music Composer
Michael Moore
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sicko
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sicko about?
A documentary about the corrupt health care system in The United States whose main goal is to make profit even if it means losing people’s lives. "The more people you deny health insurance, the more money we make" is the business model for health care providers in America.
Who directed Sicko?
Sicko was directed by Michael Moore.
Who stars in Sicko?
The principal cast of Sicko includes Michael Moore, Tony Benn, Tucker Albrizzi, Reggie Cervantes, John Graham.
When was Sicko released and how long is it?
Sicko was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sicko?
Sicko had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $24.5M at the worldwide box office (2.73 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Sicko?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sicko was composed by Erin O'Hara.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sicko?
Sicko holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: 14A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).