Sicko
2007 · Movie · PG-13 · 123 min · ★ 7.4 · 83% critics
Sicko is a documentary that examines the corrupt, profit-first health care system in the United States. It argues that denying health insurance is built into the business model, even when it can cost people their lives.
Also known as Sicko (2007)
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Details
- Years
- 2007
- Release date
- 2007-05-18
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 123 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 83/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.4/10 (783 votes)
About
If you want a hard-hitting documentary about health care in the United States and bold comparisons to other systems, Sicko may fit, especially if you liked Bowling for Columbine; Not for you if you dislike partisan documentaries or prefer strictly balanced arguments.
Pros: eye-opening comparisons; compelling real stories; strong emotional impact | Cons: accused of bias; accuracy questioned; some find it frustrating
Themes
- corruption
- bureaucracy
- cuba
- medicine
- guantanamo bay
- health care reform
- health care
- assurance
- money
- hospital
- doctor
- illness
- +4 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Documentary Feature Film · 2008 · nominated
Cast & crew
Michael Moore
as Self
Tony Benn
as Self
Tucker Albrizzi
as Self
- RC
Reggie Cervantes
as Self
- JG
John Graham
as Self
- AG
Aleida Guevara
as Self
Bill Maher
as Self
- PP
Patrick Pedraja
as Self
- LP
Linda Peeno
as Self
Billy Crystal
as Self (archive footage)
Directed by Michael Moore