Overview

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.

Fun facts

Awards
Won the Sundance U.S. Directing Award for Documentary (2004)
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Nominations
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature Film (2005)
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Box office
Grossed $28.6M worldwide, about 439.6 times its $65K budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in California, New York City and North Carolina
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Collection
Part of Super Size Me Collection
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