Sicko (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 7.4

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Released in 2007, Sicko is a comedy, drama and documentary film directed by Michael Moore, running about 123 minutes. “This might hurt a little.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Sicko is a Michael Moore documentary about the corrupt health care system in The United States who's main goal is to make profit even if it means losing people’s lives. "The more people you deny health insurance the more money we make" is the business model for health care providers in America.

Who’s in it. Sicko stars Michael Moore as Self, Tony Benn as Self, Tucker Albrizzi as Self and Reggie Cervantes as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Sicko has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $24.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Sicko page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sicko tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Sicko (2007)?
In US, Sicko is available to 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 Sicko worth watching?
Sicko holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Sicko?
Sicko stars Michael Moore, Tony Benn, Tucker Albrizzi, Reggie Cervantes and John Graham.
When was Sicko released?
Sicko was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.