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Sicko

2007·Movie
2h 3min·PG-13

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, society, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

This might hurt a little.

A documentary about the corrupt health care system in The United States whose main goal is to make profit even if it means losing people’s lives. "The more people you deny health insurance, the more money we make" is the business model for health care providers in America.
DocumentaryHealthcare System CritiquePolitical CommentarySocial JusticeAmerican SocietyCorporate GreedExposéHealth InsuranceMoral Outrage

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Sicko

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Is Sicko worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sicko rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Sicko?

2 h 3 min

Sicko runs 2 h 3 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sicko?

Critics83
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 83 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see Sicko much the same way.

Was Sicko a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$25 million

Yes. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $25 million worldwide, 2.7 times its budget.

What language is Sicko in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sicko?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sicko in 28 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sicko use?

You Won't Feel a Thing!Bilingual DialogueCitizenship MarriageI Was Just Joking

TV Tropes lists 4 storytelling tropes for Sicko, including You Won't Feel a Thing!, Bilingual Dialogue, Citizenship Marriage.