Fast Food Nation
“Do you want lies with that?”
Synopsis
A dramatised examination of the health issues and social consequences of America's love affair with fast food.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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Greg Kinnear
Don Anderson
Bobby Cannavale
Mike
Paul Dano
Brian
Luis Guzmán
Benny
Ashley Johnson
Amber
Kris Kristofferson
Rudy Martin
Patricia Arquette
Cindy
Ethan Hawke
Pete
Avril Lavigne
Alice
Esai Morales
Tony
Catalina Sandino Moreno
Sylvia
Lou Taylor Pucci
Gerald 'Paco'
Ana Claudia Talancón
Coco
Wilmer Valderrama
Raul
Bruce Willis
Harry Rydell
Juan Carlos Serrán
Esteban
Armando Hernández
Roberto
Frank Ertl
Jack
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 17, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 27, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Linklater
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Linklater
- Original Score
- Bill Elm
- Original Title
- Fast Food Nation
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.2M
- Production Studios
- BBC Film, HanWay Films, Participant, Recorded Picture Company, Jeremy Thomas Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Linklater
Richard Linklater, Eric Schlosser
Bill Elm
Lee Daniel
Sandra Adair
Jeremy Thomas, Peter Watson, Eric Schlosser, Ricky Strauss, David M. Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Linklater
Screenplay
Bruce Curtis
Production Design
Kari Perkins
Costume Design
Jeremy Thomas
Producer
Sandra Adair
Editor
Lee Daniel
Director of Photography
Richard Linklater
Director
Lee Hunsaker
Costume Design
Malcolm McLaren
Producer
Bill Elm
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fast Food Nation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fast Food Nation about?
A dramatised examination of the health issues and social consequences of America's love affair with fast food.
Who directed Fast Food Nation?
Fast Food Nation was directed by Richard Linklater.
Who stars in Fast Food Nation?
The principal cast of Fast Food Nation includes Greg Kinnear, Bobby Cannavale, Paul Dano, Luis Guzmán, Ashley Johnson.
When was Fast Food Nation released and how long is it?
Fast Food Nation was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
How much did Fast Food Nation make at the box office?
Fast Food Nation grossed $2.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Fast Food Nation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fast Food Nation was composed by Bill Elm.
Is Fast Food Nation based on a book or true story?
Fast Food Nation is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eric Schlosser".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fast Food Nation?
Fast Food Nation holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).