Food, Inc. (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 7.3

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Released in 2008, Food, Inc. is a documentary film directed by Robert Kenner, running about 94 minutes. “You'll never look at dinner the same way again.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Documentary filmmaker Robert Kenner examines how mammoth corporations have taken over all aspects of the food chain in the United States, from the farms where our food is grown to the chain restaurants and supermarkets where it's sold. Narrated by author and activist Eric Schlosser, the film features interviews with average Americans about their dietary habits, commentary from food experts like Michael Pollan and unsettling footage shot inside large-scale animal processing plants.

Who’s in it. Food, Inc. stars Michael Pollan as Himself, Eric Schlosser as Himself, Richard Lobb as Himself - National Chicken Council and Vince Edwards as Himself - Tyson Grower, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Food, Inc. has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Dox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Food, Inc. page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Food, Inc. (2008)?
In US, Food, Inc. is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Food, Inc. worth watching?
Food, Inc. holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Food, Inc.?
Food, Inc. stars Michael Pollan, Eric Schlosser, Richard Lobb, Vince Edwards and Carole Morison.
When was Food, Inc. released?
Food, Inc. was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.