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The Weight of the Nation

2012Show1 season4 episodesTV-PG

Documentary
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic813.1

A documentary series about everyday modern life and society.

Good for family movie night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, adrenaline or romance.

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Episodes

1 season · 4 episodes · best: S1E2 "Choices" 8.1

Episodes

7.3

Story

A documentary series examining the obesity crisis in the U.S. looks at the health risks of being overweight, weight-loss ideas, childhood obesity and efforts to improve the public health.

Feels like

  • Public Health Documentary
  • Obesity Crisis Analysis
  • Educational & Informative
  • Social Commentary
  • Family Health Dynamics
  • Policy Critique
  • Realistic Portrayal
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Non-Fiction Narrative

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Dan Chaykin, Sarah Teale

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Facts

May 14, 2012 · May 15, 2012 · Ended

First aired
May 14, 2012
Last aired
May 15, 2012
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
50 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Weight of the Nation?"

Questions about The Weight of the Nation

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Where can I stream The Weight of the Nation?

HBO Max

In the United States, The Weight of the Nation streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 48 other countries.

Is The Weight of the Nation worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 7.1 and Metacritic 81). Critics rate it higher (81 out of 100) than audiences (51).

Is The Weight of the Nation okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Weight of the Nation?

4 h

About 4 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2012 to 2012.

Is The Weight of the Nation plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (6 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.