Synopsis
Examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting our present menu of animal-based and processed foods.
Scores
Overall Score
52.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
48.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
45.8%
Review Aggregate
71.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 63% of 35 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize political, character-driven, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
politicalcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D | 2011 | $9,000 | $13,000 | (est) |
| Caldwell Esselstyn, M.D. | 2011 | $6,000 | $8,000 | (est) |
| John A. McDougall, M.D. | 2011 | $4,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
| Neal D. Barnard, M.D. | 2011 | $4,000 | $5,000 | (est) |
| Rip Esselstyn | 2011 | $3,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score61.0
RT critic review count36
Rotten Tomatoes audience score79.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating7.7
IMDb votes12,887
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2011 | $739,561 | $1,031,571 |
| International | 2011 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2011 | $739,561 | $1,031,571 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2011 | $369,780 | $515,785 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2011 | $2,665,000 | $3,717,254 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2011 | $857,000 | $1,195,380 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2011 | $4,876,000 | $6,801,250 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2011 | $11,626,000 | $16,216,435 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2011 | $295,824 | $412,628 |
| Total Revenues | 2011 | $20,689,605 | $28,858,733 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2011 | $814,000 (est) | $1,135,402 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2011 | $518,000 (est) | $722,528 (est) |
| Participations | 2011 | $828,000 | $1,154,929 |
| Residuals ? | 2011 | $1,367,000 | $1,906,749 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2011 | $162,800 | $227,080 |
| Total Expenses | 2011 | $3,689,800 | $5,146,689 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2011 | $16,999,805 | $23,712,044 |
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