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That Sugar Film

Seen it?

2014 | 97 min | Documentary

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for the curious.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

One man's journey to discover the bitter truth about sugar. Damon Gameau embarks on a unique experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body, consuming only foods that are commonly perceived as 'healthy'. Through this entertaining and informative journey, Damon highlights some of the issues that plague the sugar industry, and where sugar lurks on supermarket shelves.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 16K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Damon Gameau

  • Damon GameauSelf
  • Stephen FryThe Sugar Family Sketch
  • Brenton ThwaitesThe Liver Sketch
  • Isabel LucasSugary Words
  • Jessica MaraisSugar Emotion Sketch
  • John LearyBallet Business Man
  • Nick BatziasFather
  • Katie BatziasMother
  • Annalise BraakensiekBikini girl on beach
  • Kieron RooneyScientist in Lab