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Bigger Stronger Faster*

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2008 | 105 min | Documentary

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for the curious. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In America, we define ourselves in the superlative: we are the biggest, strongest, fastest country in the world. Is it any wonder that so many of our heroes are on performance enhancing drugs? Director Christopher Bell explores America's win-at-all-cost culture by examining how his two brothers became members of the steroid-subculture in an effort to realize their American dream.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $309K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 12K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Chris Bell

  • Chris BellSelf - Host
  • Mike BellSelf
  • Mark BellSelf
  • Joe BidenSelf (archive footage)
  • Ronald ReaganSelf (archive footage)
  • Al GoreSelf (archive footage)
  • Dick CheneySelf (archive footage)
  • Laura BushSelf (archive footage)
  • George W. BushSelf (archive footage)
  • George H. W. BushSelf (archive footage)