A filmmaker's body becomes a gritty, earnest experiment in the bleak world of fast food consumption.
A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy. Based on true events.
Streaming on Prime Video, Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free), Pluto TV (free), YouTube (free) and 2 more.
No sex or nudity and some strong language, about what a PG-13 should carry.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
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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.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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Cosmos (2014)Epic · late-night trip · measuredNeil deGrasse Tyson journeys through the universe, revealing the epic origins of space and time.
Prehistoric Planet (2022)Epic · family watch · measuredSixty-six million years ago, majestic dinosaurs and extraordinary creatures roam the lands, seas, and skies.
Planet Earth (2006)Epic · family watch · measuredWitness Earth's breathtaking scale and intricate life, a four-year journey across 64 countries.
Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak (2020)Earnest · full attention · emotionally heavy · measuredEarnest heroes on the front lines race to prevent a gritty, suspenseful global outbreak.
MythBusters (2003)Wholesome humor · earnest · family watch · measuredSpecial effects experts methodically test the validity of rumors and myths, making science genuinely crowd-pleasing.
American History X (1998)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic goreA reformed skinhead confronts his violent past and the devastating impact it has on his younger brother.Super Size Me is on our Documentary list.
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