Fat Fiction(2020)
Nutrition science got it wrong. Here’s how you can get it right.
Fat Fiction Synopsis
Leading health experts examine the history of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines and question decades of dietary advice insisting that saturated fats are bad for us.
Fat Fiction (2020) is a documentary film directed by Jennifer Isenhart, released on March 13, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Gary Taubes, Nina Teicholz, Ancel Keys and Tim Noakes. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Jennifer Isenhart
- Writers:
- Jennifer Isenhart
- Producers:
- Tom Hadzor
- Production:
- Wide Eye Production, Indie Rights, Afinia Films
- Status:
- Released
Fat Fiction (2020) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Fat Fiction before you stream it.
Fat Fiction Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gary Taubes
as Self - Investigative Science Journalist / Author
- Nina Teicholz
Nina Teicholz
as Self - Investigative Science Journalist / Author
- Ancel Keys
Ancel Keys
as Self (Archival footage) - Physiologist
- Tim Noakes
Tim Noakes
as Self - Scientist / Author / Professor Emerita
Mark Hyman
as Self - Narrator / Nutritionist / Functional Medicine Physician
Bret Scher
as Self - Cardiologist
- Sarah Hallberg
Sarah Hallberg
as Self - Obesity Specialist
- Zoe Harcombe
Zoe Harcombe
as Self - Obesity Researcher
- Salim Yusuf
Salim Yusuf
as Self - Cardiologist
Robert Lustig
as Self - Pediatric Endocrinologist
- Jason Fung
Jason Fung
as Self - Diabetes Specialist
Bill Maher
as Self - Comedian (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Jennifer Isenhart, written by Jennifer Isenhart, produced by Tom Hadzor.
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Fat Fiction Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 21 ratings.
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Fat Fiction – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fat Fiction online?
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Fat Fiction (2020) is available to stream on fuboTV and Brew, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Fat Fiction?
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The main cast of Fat Fiction (2020) includes Gary Taubes, Nina Teicholz, Ancel Keys, Tim Noakes and Mark Hyman. The film was directed by Jennifer Isenhart. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fat Fiction released?
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Fat Fiction was released on March 13, 2020 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Fat Fiction worth watching?
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Fat Fiction (2020) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 21 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 Fat Fiction?
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Yes. The official Fat Fiction trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.