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6.7 / 10(131 votes)IMDbNR20101h 37mUnited States of America, Australia

Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead

“FAT, SICK & NEARLY DEAD is an inspiring film that chronicles Joe's personal mission to regain his health.”

Synopsis

100 pounds overweight, loaded up on steroids and suffering from a debilitating autoimmune disease, Joe Cross is at the end of his rope and the end of his hope. In the mirror he saw a 310lb man whose gut was bigger than a beach ball and a path laid out before him that wouldn't end well— with one foot already in the grave, the other wasn't far behind. FAT, SICK & NEARLY DEAD is an inspiring film that chronicles Joe's personal mission to regain his health.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-05

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Theatrical Premiere

April 16, 2010

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Joe Cross, Kurt Engfehr
Original Title
Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead
Country of Origin
United States of America, Australia
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 37m

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Director

Joe Cross, Kurt Engfehr

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Joe Cross

Director

Kurt Engfehr

Director

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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What is Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead about?

100 pounds overweight, loaded up on steroids and suffering from a debilitating autoimmune disease, Joe Cross is at the end of his rope and the end of his hope. In the mirror he saw a 310lb man whose gut was bigger than a beach ball and a path laid out before him that wouldn't end well— with one foot already in the grave, the other wasn't far behind. FAT, SICK & NEARLY DEAD is an inspiring film that chronicles Joe's personal mission to regain his health.

Who directed Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead?

Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead was directed by Joe Cross, Kurt Engfehr.

Who stars in Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead?

The principal cast of Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead includes Joe Cross, Phil Riverstone, Amy Badberg, Merv Cross, Virginia Cross.

When was Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead released and how long is it?

Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead?

Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).