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Sicko

2007Movie2 h 3 minPG-13

ComedyDocumentary
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic747.7Rotten Tomatoes91%87%

A moving, philosophical documentary movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Documentary
  • Healthcare System Critique
  • Political Commentary
  • Social Justice
  • American Society
  • Corporate Greed
  • Exposé
  • Health Insurance
  • Moral Outrage

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Michael Moore
Written by
Michael Moore
Produced by
Michael Moore, Meghan O'Hara
Music by
Erin O'Hara

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 18, 2007 · 2 h 3 min · PG-13

Released
May 18, 2007
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Documentary, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$25 million
Available in
28 countries

Tropes

You Won't Feel a Thing!, Bilingual Dialogue, Citizenship Marriage +1

  • You Won't Feel a Thing!
  • Bilingual Dialogue
  • Citizenship Marriage
  • I Was Just Joking

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Sicko?"

Questions about Sicko

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Where can I stream Sicko?

The RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexLionsgate+Tubi TV

In the United States, Sicko streams on Lionsgate+, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Sicko worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 74).

Is Sicko okay for kids?

PG-13

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will Sicko make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly satire (7 of 10).

Is Sicko plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.