Super Size Me
“The first ever reality-based movie ... everything begins and ends in 30 days!”
Synopsis
Morgan Spurlock subjects himself to a diet based only on McDonald's fast food three times a day for thirty days without exercising to try to prove why so many Americans are fat or obese. He submits himself to a complete check-up by three doctors, comparing his weight along the way, resulting in a scary conclusion.
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Super Size Me | Official Trailer | DocPlay
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-08
Top Cast
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Morgan Spurlock
Self
Daryl Isaacs
Self - Internal Medicine
Lisa Ganjhu
Self - Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
Stephen Siegel
Self - Cardiologist
Bridget Bennett
Self - Nutritionist & Dietician
Eric Rowley
Self - Exercise Physiologist
Mark Fenton
Self - Former Editor: Walking Magazine
Alexandra Jamieson
Self - Morgan's girlfriend & Vegan Chef
John Banzhaf
Self - Law Professor, George Washington University
David Satcher
Self - Former U.S. Surgeon General
Lisa Young
Self - Professor of Nutrition, New York University
Kelly Brownell
Self - Professor, Yale Center for Eating and Weight Disorders
Jacob Sullum
Self - Senior Editor, Reason Magazine
Tommy Thompson
Self - Secretary of Health and Human Services
William J. Klish
Self - Head of Dept. of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital
Ron English
Self - Artistic Genius
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 7, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 6, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$65K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$28.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
439.62x
+$28.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Morgan Spurlock
- Screenplay & Story
- Morgan Spurlock
- Original Score
- Steve Horowitz
- Original Title
- Super Size Me
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $65K
- Worldwide Gross
- $28.6M
- Production Studios
- The Con, Studio On Hudson, Showtime Independent Films, Fortissimo Films, Roadside Attractions, Samuel Goldwyn Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Morgan Spurlock
Morgan Spurlock
Steve Horowitz
Scott Ambrozy
Stela Georgieva, Julie Bob Lombardi
Morgan Spurlock, Joe Morley, Heather M. Winters
Department Leadership Roster
Morgan Spurlock
Director
Morgan Spurlock
Producer
Scott Ambrozy
Director of Photography
Stela Georgieva
Editor
Julie Bob Lombardi
Editor
Morgan Spurlock
Writer
Steve Horowitz
Original Music Composer
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Super Size Me
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Super Size Me about?
Morgan Spurlock subjects himself to a diet based only on McDonald's fast food three times a day for thirty days without exercising to try to prove why so many Americans are fat or obese. He submits himself to a complete check-up by three doctors, comparing his weight along the way, resulting in a scary conclusion.
Who directed Super Size Me?
Super Size Me was directed by Morgan Spurlock.
Who stars in Super Size Me?
The principal cast of Super Size Me includes Morgan Spurlock, Daryl Isaacs, Lisa Ganjhu, Stephen Siegel, Bridget Bennett.
When was Super Size Me released and how long is it?
Super Size Me was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Super Size Me?
Super Size Me had a reported production budget of $65K and grossed $28.6M at the worldwide box office (439.62 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Super Size Me?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Super Size Me was composed by Steve Horowitz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Super Size Me?
Super Size Me holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).