Sicko (2007): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Sicko is a 2007 drama documentary directed by Michael Moore. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes and earned $36.2 million worldwide on a $9 million budget. It won 1 award from 2 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- Michael Moore
- Genres
- Drama , History , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lionsgate
- Budget
- $9M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sicko About?
The premise of Sicko without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Michael Moore’s documentary investigates the flaws within America’s healthcare system and the struggles faced by those without coverage. Through compelling personal stories, the film highlights the difficulties and financial strain experienced by individuals navigating a complex and often inadequate system. Moore contrasts the American experience with the universal healthcare models in Canada, France, and the UK, revealing alternative approaches to providing care for all citizens.
Sicko Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- business interest
- unhealthy
- medical issue
- medical
- corporate greed
- public health care
- the weinstein company
- health issues
- medical issues
- hmo
- hospital
- insurance
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- government
- death
- propaganda
- health economics
- false promise of the american dream
- critique of capitalism
- manhattan new york city
- controversy
- fat man
- interracial couple
- social issues
- firefighter
- righteous rage
- justice
- kindness
- idealism
- hope
- compassion
- protest
- corporate crime
- socialist
- severed finger
- human rights
- world trade center manhattan new york city
- universal health care
- socialized medicine
- sleep apnea
- rescuer
- politics
- pharmaceutical company
- medicare
- insurance company
- ground zero
- greed
- asthma
- medicine
- healthcare
- health insurance
The Director of Sicko
Directed by Michael Moore.
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Director Michael Moore
More from Michael Moore
More films directed by Michael Moore, best-rated first: Bowling for Columbine, Roger & Me, Fahrenheit 9/11 and Where to Invade Next.
Sicko Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Sicko 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.
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IMDb 8.0 /10
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 73% User score
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Sicko Plot Summary
What happens in Sicko from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Writer and producer Michael Moore embarks on a compelling journey to expose the troubling realities faced by Americans who have been denied crucial medical treatment by health care insurance companies. These organizations prioritize profit over essential health services, resulting in devastating outcomes for individuals, often leading to bankruptcy or, even worse, the unnecessary deaths of loved ones.
Full summary
The whole story of Sicko, scene by scene
Sicko Box Office & Budget
Sicko grossed $36.2 million worldwide on a $9 million budget, 4.0 times what it cost. $24.5 million came from the US and Canada and $11.6 million (32%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$36.2M
4.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $24.5M
- International
- $11.6M
- Budget
- $9M
Sicko Awards & Nominations
Sicko won 1 award from 2 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Critics' Choice 2008, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
1 win2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2008 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Documentary Feature
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Oscars 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Documentary (Feature) – Michael Moore
Sicko Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Sicko.
How Well Do You Know Sicko?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the main focus of Michael Moore's documentary Sicko?
Sicko Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Sicko (2007)” and “Sicko - $O$ Saúde”.
- Also known as
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- Sicko (2007)
- Sicko - $O$ Saúde
- Sicko - aivan sairasta
- Bolesno
- Здравозахоронение
- Hasta
- Sicko - S.O.S. Saúde
- 医疗内幕
- Здравоохранение
- 식코
- סיקו
- Sicko: $O$ Saúde
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- Болесно
- Сіко
- シッコ
- 健保真要命
- Chorować w USA
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Movies Like Sicko
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including What the Health, Sick: The Life & Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist and Fed Up.
Sicko FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Sicko, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sicko?
Sicko runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was Sicko released?
Sicko was released on June 29, 2007.
Who directed Sicko?
Sicko was directed by Michael Moore.
More films by Michael Moore How much did Sicko make at the box office?
Sicko grossed $36.2 million worldwide ($24.5 million domestic, $11.6 million international) on a budget of $9 million.
How is Sicko rated?
Sicko has 8.0/10 on IMDb, 74 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
What awards did Sicko win?
Sicko won 1 award from 2 nominations, including Best Documentary Feature at the Critics' Choice 2008.
Does Sicko have a post-credit scene?
No. Sicko has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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