Super Size Me (2004)
A filmmaker's body becomes a gritty, earnest experiment in the bleak world of fast food consumption.
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.
How intense is Super Size Me?
Super Size Me has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Super Size Me feels like
- Tone
- grittyearnestbleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Super Size Me
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Super Size Me for you?
Is Super Size Me scary?
No. Super Size Me is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Super Size Me gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Super Size Me sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Super Size Me OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Super Size Me?
Super Size Me runs 1h 40m.
Where can I stream Super Size Me?
Super Size Me is streaming on Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla and The Roku Channel.
Does Super Size Me have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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