Obesity: The Post Mortem (2016): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2016, Obesity: The Post Mortem is a documentary film directed by Melanie Archer, running about 55 minutes.

What it’s about. Documentary revealing just how dangerous too much fat is to our most vital internal organs. The programme follows a specialist pathology team as they conduct a post-mortem on the body of a 17-stone woman whose body was donated to medical science. Their findings, as they dissect the body and its organs, are startling, exposing the devastating impact of obesity with stunning visuals and fascinating medical facts. Morbid obesity reduces life expectancy by an average of nine years and is blamed for over 30,000 deaths in the UK every year. With 65 per cent of people already overweight or obese, this extraordinary film is a powerful contribution to the debate about fat, food, lifestyle and how the health service will cope with the growing obesity crisis.

Who’s in it. Obesity: The Post Mortem stars Vinette Robinson as Narrator and Mike Osborn as Dr Mike Osborn.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Obesity: The Post Mortem has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Obesity: The Post Mortem page.

If you liked it. Fans of Obesity: The Post Mortem tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.