- Release Date: 2007
- Runtime: 123 min
- Genre: Documentary
- Starring: Michael Moore, Tony Benn, George W. Bush, Reggie Cervantes ... see all
- Director: Michael Moore
- Plot: Documentary look at health care in the United States as provided by profit-oriented health maintenance organizations (HMOs) compared to free, universal care in Canada, the U.K., and France. Moore contrasts... Read more
User Reviews
Capitalism and health care are naturally opposed.
Jun 09, 2008
Derrick - yahoo.com
Jun 09, 2008Derrick - yahoo.com
If an insurance company didn't increases profits by providing less care how could they make the outrageous profits they make. Insurance claims oppose profits in general. The only color that matters in system motivated by profit is Green! Who cares if... Full review
Capitalism and health care are naturally opposed.
Jun 09, 2008
derrickreese01 - yahoo.com
Jun 09, 2008derrickreese01 - yahoo.com
If an insurance company didn't increases profits by providing less care how could they make the outrageous profits they make. Insurance claims oppose profits in general. The only color that matters in system motivated by profit is Green! Who cares if... Full review
A Republican viewpoint
May 26, 2008
Dante - yahoo.com
May 26, 2008Dante - yahoo.com
Not being a Michael Moore fan I had to put my politics aside for a night, the free screening tickets helped. It was worth watching.... Full review
A Republican viewpoint
May 26, 2008
dantewolfeone - yahoo.com
May 26, 2008dantewolfeone - yahoo.com
Not being a Michael Moore fan I had to put my politics aside for a night, the free screening tickets helped. It was worth watching.... Full review
Would be funny if...
Mar 02, 2008
Dunn - yahoo.com
Mar 02, 2008Dunn - yahoo.com
it wasn't so sad. This film was very entertaining to watch. It was often hilarious because Michael Moore achieves something very few have - he finds humor in one of the most sordid money grabs in the world, the US health... Full review
Would be funny if...
Mar 02, 2008
deveaudunn - yahoo.com
Mar 02, 2008deveaudunn - yahoo.com
it wasn't so sad. This film was very entertaining to watch. It was often hilarious because Michael Moore achieves something very few have - he finds humor in one of the most sordid money grabs in the world, the US health... Full review
Kyle Smith needs a new job!
Feb 09, 2008
Becky - yahoo.com
Feb 09, 2008Becky - yahoo.com
This movie is fantastic. No matter what your political beliefs, this movie HAS you thinking. I'm middle class and can't afford my own health insurance. He's not just preaching to lower income, this country is targeting middle class now. This movie... Full review
Kyle Smith needs a new job!
Feb 09, 2008
SusanVette - yahoo.com
Feb 09, 2008SusanVette - yahoo.com
This movie is fantastic. No matter what your political beliefs, this movie HAS you thinking. I'm middle class and can't afford my own health insurance. He's not just preaching to lower income, this country is targeting middle class now. This movie... Full review
Simply astonishing...
Feb 03, 2008
Steven - yahoo.com
Feb 03, 2008Steven - yahoo.com
With all of the technology and resources at our disposal in this country, it is hard to believe such medical atrocities are taking place on a daily basis. Simply disgusting. If you care about your health and the health of your... Full review
A Must See!
Feb 03, 2008
heyeug - yahoo.com
Feb 03, 2008heyeug - yahoo.com
The American public needs to see this movie so that more people will become interested in engaging in serious national dialog on reforming the U.S. healthcare system. The movie exposes the absurdities of this profit-driven healthcare system that purposely seeks out... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Oct 06, 2009qctimes.com
Michael Moore is still angry.....The most poignant moments depict families being evicted from their homes..... ... Full Review
| Jan 09, 2009The Star-Ledger
My wife came along, but she wisely chose to see the latest Harry Potter flick instead.
The other theater-goers were all off watching something the English really are good at: acting out the Harry Potter books.
... Full Review
| Aug 14, 2008Dose.ca, Canada
In Moore's documentary Sicko, the merry mischief-maker couldn't resist using archival news footage of Bush telling a crowd: "Too many good docs are getting out of the business.
Even when a Bushism is superfluous, few filmmakers can resist using one for its sheer preposterousness.
... Full Review
| Jun 09, 2008tri-cityherald.com
Most were from the non-intelligent designer scientist types.
Most of you hate that type of rudeness.
Supporters of the lifestyle were mad because I didn't love "their" movie.
You are passionate about politics and religion.
You do love movies.
... Full Review
| May 08, 2008Matchflick
Michael's movie begins brilliantly with the stories of those who had no health insurance.... ... Full Review
News
'Capitalism: A Love Story' won't be a 'Sicko'
latimes.com –
2009-09-17
Dust-Up in Toronto
huffingtonpost.com –
2009-09-08
I've always thought of Toronto as the mellowest film festival, where the staff is unfailingly pleasant and everyone pronounces "about" "aboat." It's the Cannes and Berlin festivals that are roiled by political passions, skewed left of left. ... Full Article
We're All Going to Die, but yet Not ReallyWhen one thinks about the health system here in the United States of America, united would not be a word used to describe it. ... Full Article
Review of "Sicko"
associatedcontent.com –
2009-08-16
When I saw that "Sicko" was being aired on TV the other night, I was glad. You see, I missed it when it first came out a couple of years ago, and have never taken the time to watch the... ... Full Article
Review of Sicko
associatedcontent.com –
2009-07-23
Michael Moore is at it AgainSicko is a Michael Moore documentary about the American health care system, emphasizing the inner workings of major health insurance companies and the drug industry. ... Full Article
"Sicko" on The Movie Channel tonight!
kansascity.com –
2009-07-16

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