Bigger Stronger Faster*
2008 · Movie · PG-13 · 105 min · ★ 6.8 · 88% critics
Set in America, this documentary examines a win-at-all-cost culture through the story of two brothers who get pulled into the steroid subculture to chase their dreams. Director Christopher Bell explores why people feel pressure to be the biggest, strongest, and fastest—and what that pursuit can cost.
Also known as Bigger Stronger Faster*: *The Side Effects of Being American · Bigger Stronger Faster (2008)
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Details
- Years
- 2008
- Release date
- 2008-05-30
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 88/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (135 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a provocative, discussion-starting look at performance-enhancing drugs and the culture around winning; Not for you if you prefer a straightforward, no-argument stance on steroids or prefer gentler topics like Every Little Step or The Devil and Daniel Johnston.
Pros: balanced controversy focus; engaging and informative; thought-provoking debate | Cons: polarized subject matter; some bias complaints; unclear middle pacing
Themes
- american dream
- american way of life
- steroids
Cast & crew
Chris Bell
as Self - Host
Mike Bell
as Self
- MB
Mark Bell
as Self
Joe Biden
as Self (archive footage)
Ronald Reagan
as Self (archive footage)
Al Gore
as Self (archive footage)
Dick Cheney
as Self (archive footage)
Laura Bush
as Self (archive footage)
George W. Bush
as Self (archive footage)
George H. W. Bush
as Self (archive footage)
Directed by Chris Bell