Prescription Thugs(2016)
Is there really a war on drugs?
Prescription Thugs Synopsis
Americans consume 75% of the world’s prescription drugs. After losing his own brother to the growing epidemic of prescription drug abuse, documentarian Chris Bell sets out to demystify this insidious addiction. Bell’s examination into the motives of big pharma and doctors in this ever-growing market leads him to meet with experts on the nature of addiction, survivors with first-hand accounts of their struggle, and whistleblowers who testify to the dollar-driven aims of pharmaceutical corporations. Ultimately his investigation will point back to where it all began: his own front door.
Prescription Thugs (2016) is a documentary film directed by Chris Bell, released on January 22, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Chris Bell, Ted Lieu, Ryan Sakoda and Matthew Wiese. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
- Director:
- Chris Bell
- Writers:
- Josh Alexander
- Production:
- Samuel Goldwyn Films, Naked Edge Films
- Status:
- Released
Prescription Thugs (2016) Trailer
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Prescription Thugs Cast & Crew
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Directed by Chris Bell, written by Josh Alexander.
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Prescription Thugs Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 49 ratings.
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Prescription Thugs – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Prescription Thugs online?
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Prescription Thugs (2016) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Prescription Thugs?
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The main cast of Prescription Thugs (2016) includes Chris Bell, Ted Lieu, Ryan Sakoda and Matthew Wiese. The film was directed by Chris Bell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Prescription Thugs released?
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Prescription Thugs was released on January 22, 2016 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Prescription Thugs worth watching?
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Prescription Thugs (2016) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 49 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 Prescription Thugs?
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