Bigger, Stronger, Faster

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Bigger, Stronger, Faster

PG-13

Released May 30, 2008

1h 45m

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This documentary presents the pervasive use of steroids in sports as an indication of the American obsession with winning at all costs. The Bell brothers have been sucked into the world of performance-enhancing drugs, thinking this is their ticket to realizing the American dream. Interviews with politicians, doctors, bodybuilders and coaches raise the question: Do the ends really justify the means? Because in the mad dash to win, an entire culture may be poised to lose.

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Critics Consensus

Bigger, Stronger, Faster* is a fascinating, informative, entertaining and especially introspective account of the American 'enhancement' culture.

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Kerry Lengel

Arizona Republic

A thoughtful, informative and thoroughly entertaining examination of the role of performance-enhancing drugs in modern life.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 24, 2008

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Michael Rechtshaffen

The Hollywood Reporter

A lively and incisive look into the nation's growing preoccupation with pumped-up superlatives.

Jun 23, 2008

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John Hartl

Seattle Times

Unexpectedly funny [and] sometimes angry.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 20, 2008

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Kelly Vance

East Bay Express

Their mistakes are our entertainment.

Aug 15, 2011

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Don Groves

sbs.com.au

A dangerous side effect of being a 'true' American.

Rated: 4.0

Dec 29, 2010

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Mark Pfeiffer

Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema

It raises big, intriguing questions that rarely, if ever, come up in the hubbub about steroid use in professional athletics, particularly Major League Baseball.

Rated: B

Jul 1, 2009

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Stephen C

Real footage in 1.75 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Thematic Material Involving Drugs, Some Sexual Content, Language and Violent Images!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $307,800.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/07/25

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Munkhjargal A

This movie turned out to be a very good movie. It has become a work that has been greatly enjoyed by the audience. I think that the work was born because of the director's poor thinking. It turned out to be a movie that I liked very much. I would like to thank the director and actors.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/01/24

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Bahad j

I am very happy that the movie shows us the steps and choices that are necessary in the life of a great person. I like the movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/31/24

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Bulgantamir B

Characters very honesty

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/31/24

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This documentary presents the pervasive use of steroids in sports as an indication of the American obsession with winning at all costs. The Bell brothers have been sucked into the world of performance-enhancing drugs, thinking this is their ticket to realizing the American dream. Interviews with politicians, doctors, bodybuilders and coaches raise the question: Do the ends really justify the means? Because in the mad dash to win, an entire culture may be poised to lose.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/31/24

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Gnr E

So comfortable to watch and everything exciting!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/27/24

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Synopsis

This documentary presents the pervasive use of steroids in sports as an indication of the American obsession with winning at all costs. The Bell brothers have been sucked into the world of performance-enhancing drugs, thinking this is their ticket to realizing the American dream. Interviews with politicians, doctors, bodybuilders and coaches raise the question: Do the ends really justify the means? Because in the mad dash to win, an entire culture may be poised to lose.

Director: Chris Bell
Producer: Alexander Buono, Jim Czarnecki, Dave Wein
Screenwriter: Chris Bell, Alexander Buono, Tamsin Rawady
Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
Production Co: BSF Film
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Material Invol Drugs|Some Sexual Content|Language|Violent Images)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 30, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $307.8K
Runtime: 1h 45m

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