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Sicko

Sicko

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Sicko

"This might hurt a little."

2007

2h 3m

7.4(791 votes)

Documentary

Comedy

Drama

Overview

A documentary about the corrupt health care system in The United States whose 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.

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The Weinstein Company

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Michael Moore

Michael Moore

Self

Tony Benn

Tony Benn

Self

Tucker Albrizzi

Tucker Albrizzi

Self

Reggie Cervantes

Self

John Graham

Self

Aleida Guevara

Self

Bill Maher

Bill Maher

Self

Patrick Pedraja

Self

Linda Peeno

Self

Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal

Self (archive footage)

Creative team

Directed by: Michael Moore
Written by: Michael Moore
Produced by: Michael Moore
Meghan O'Hara

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