Food, Inc.(2008)
You'll never look at dinner the same way again.
Food, Inc. Synopsis
Documentary filmmaker Robert Kenner examines how mammoth corporations have taken over all aspects of the food chain in the United States, from the farms where our food is grown to the chain restaurants and supermarkets where it's sold. Narrated by author and activist Eric Schlosser, the film features interviews with average Americans about their dietary habits, commentary from food experts like Michael Pollan and unsettling footage shot inside large-scale animal processing plants.
Food, Inc. (2008) is a documentary film directed by Robert Kenner, released on September 7, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Michael Pollan, Eric Schlosser, Richard Lobb and Vince Edwards. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 681 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Kenner
- Writers:
- Robert Kenner, Elise Pearlstein, Kim Roberts
- Producers:
- Robert Kenner, Elise Pearlstein
- Cinematographer:
- Richard Pearce
- Production:
- Magnolia Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,000,000
- Revenue:
- $4,606,199
- Status:
- Released
Food, Inc. (2008) Trailer
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Food, Inc. Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Pollan
as Himself
- Eric Schlosser
Eric Schlosser
as Himself
- Richard Lobb
Richard Lobb
as Himself - National Chicken Council
- Vince Edwards
Vince Edwards
as Himself - Tyson Grower
- Carole Morison
Carole Morison
as Herself - Perdue Grower
Key crew
Directed by Robert Kenner, written by Robert Kenner, Elise Pearlstein and Kim Roberts, produced by Robert Kenner and Elise Pearlstein.
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Food, Inc. Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 681 ratings.
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Food, Inc. – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Food, Inc. online?
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Food, Inc. (2008) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Food, Inc.?
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The main cast of Food, Inc. (2008) includes Michael Pollan, Eric Schlosser, Richard Lobb, Vince Edwards and Carole Morison. The film was directed by Robert Kenner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Food, Inc. released?
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Food, Inc. was released on September 7, 2008 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Food, Inc. worth watching?
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Food, Inc. (2008) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 681 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Food, Inc.?
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Yes. The official Food, Inc. trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.