My 600-lb Life (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Series · ★ 6.3
Released in 2012, My 600-lb Life is a reality series.
What it’s about. Telling powerful stories in hourlong episodes, TLC follows medical journeys of morbidly obese people as they attempt to save their own lives. The featured individuals - each weighing more than 600 pounds confront lifelong emotional and physical struggles as they make the courageous decision to undergo high-risk gastric bypass surgery. In addition to drastically changing their appearances, they hope to reclaim their independence, mend relationships with friends and family, and renew their feelings of self-worth.
Who’s in it. My 600-lb Life stars Dr. Younan Nowzaradan as as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, My 600-lb Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus, Hulu, HBO Max Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My 600-lb Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of My 600-lb Life tend to enjoy The Kardashians, The Simpsons, Drawn Together and Clarkson's Farm.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My 600-lb Life (2012)?
- In US, My 600-lb Life is available to stream on Disney Plus, Hulu and HBO Max Amazon Channel, 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 My 600-lb Life worth watching?
- My 600-lb Life holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy reality. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My 600-lb Life?
- My 600-lb Life stars Dr. Younan Nowzaradan.
- When was My 600-lb Life released?
- My 600-lb Life was released in 2012.