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Drama documentary
Super Size Me (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Super Size Me is a 2004 drama documentary starring Morgan Spurlock and Daryl Isaacs. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $20.6 million worldwide on a $65,000 budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Genres
- Drama , Comedy , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Roadside Attractions
- Budget
- $65K
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Super Size Me About?
The premise of Super Size Me without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This documentary follows director Morgan Spurlock as he explores the potential health effects of fast food by consuming only McDonald's meals for thirty days. The experiment leads to a surprising and disturbing physical decline, as he experiences fatigue, weight gain, and other unsettling health consequences. The film examines the impact of this diet on his body and raises questions about the fast food industry’s influence.
Super Size Me Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- fast food
- mcdonald's restaurant
- nutrition
- junk food
- capitalism
- overeating
- fat
- unhealthy
- american culture
- obesity
- vomiting
- stomachache
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- food addiction
- processed food
- marketing
- fast food restaurant
- independent film
- experiment
- nausea
- fattening up
- brainwashing
- vomit
- american kitchen
- american food
- hurting oneself
- junk food store
- meal
- vegan
- food industry
- gluttony
- paunch
- hamburger
- blood test
- corporate america
- three word title
- hurling
- sugar
- getting hurt
- junk food shop
- masochism
- food and drink documentary
- 2000s
- 21st century
- school
- restaurant
- chicken nugget
- shot in sequence
- imperative in title
- first person title
- reference to pepsi
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Cast & crew
Super Size Me Cast
Morgan Spurlock leads the cast, with Daryl Isaacs.
Ratings
Super Size Me Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Super Size Me 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 68% User score
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Plot
Super Size Me Plot Summary
What happens in Super Size Me from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Super Size Me unfolds, renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock](/actor/morgan-spurlock) embarks on a daring experiment, aiming to unveil the health impacts of a month-long diet consisting solely of McDonald’s food. At the time of filming in 2003, Spurlock, then 32, was in average physical condition as confirmed by a team of medical professionals, including doctors and a nutritionist. To monitor his health during this unprecedented binge, he recruited three doctors: a cardiologist, a gastroenterologist, and a general practitioner, all of whom cautioned him about the potential health consequences but remained optimistic about the human body’s adaptability. Prior to this experiment, Spurlock adhered to a healthy and varied diet, notably enjoying vegan dinners prepared by his girlfriend, Alexandra, a vegan chef.
Full summary
The whole story of Super Size Me, scene by scene
Box office
Super Size Me Box Office & Budget
Super Size Me grossed $20.6 million worldwide on a $65,000 budget. $11.5 million came from the US and Canada and $9.1 million (44%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$20.6M
- US & Canada
- $11.5M
- International
- $9.1M
- Budget
- $65K
US & Canada 56%
Rest of the world 44%
Awards
Super Size Me Awards & Nominations
Super Size Me was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2005 1 nomination- Nominated Best Documentary Feature
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Oscars 2005 1 nomination- Nominated Documentary (Feature) – Morgan Spurlock
Videos
Super Size Me Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Super Size Me.
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Super Size Me?
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 primary diet that Morgan Spurlock follows during his experiment?
Details
Super Size Me Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Super Size Me - A Dieta do Palhaço” and “Super Size Me - McDagadsz”.
- Also known as
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- Super Size Me - A Dieta do Palhaço
- Super Size Me - McDagadsz
- Mekizd magad
- Supersize Me
- Superengórdame
- Super Size Me - 30 Dias de Fast Food
- Двойная порция
- לאכול בגדול
- Super Size Me: A Dieta do Palhaço
- Şişir Beni
- Порция "Гигант"
- 슈퍼 사이즈 미
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- 麥胖報告
- 大号的我, super engórdame
- スーパーサイズ・ミー
- Super didelis aš
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FAQ
Super Size Me FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Super Size Me, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Super Size Me?
Super Size Me runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Super Size Me released?
Super Size Me was released on May 7, 2004.
Who is in the cast of Super Size Me?
Super Size Me stars Morgan Spurlock and Daryl Isaacs.
How much did Super Size Me make at the box office?
Super Size Me grossed $20.6 million worldwide ($11.5 million domestic, $9.1 million international) on a budget of $65,000.
How is Super Size Me rated?
Super Size Me has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 73 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Was Super Size Me nominated for any awards?
Super Size Me received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Super Size Me have a post-credit scene?
No. Super Size Me has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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