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Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead

Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead is a documentary series which follows the journey of Australian Joe Cross as he follows a juice fast to regain his health. Following his fast and the adoption of a plant-based diet, Cross lost 100 pounds and discontinued all medications. In the sequel, Cross examines how to make healthy habits last. He meets with experts who present realistic solutions to make long-term sustainable improvements to eating behaviors and overall health.

2Movies
★ 6.7 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead has evolved significantly over a span of 4 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 2 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.

The "Series" Benchmark: 6.3/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 6.3. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.

Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal

Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead. The timeline highlights a consistent narrative drive across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

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Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead

Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead

2010★ 6.7HIT

100 pounds overweight, loaded up on steroids and suffering from a debilitating autoimmune disease, Joe Cross is at the end of his rope and the end of his hope. ...

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Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead 2

Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead 2

2014★ 6.0ABOVE AVERAGE

Joe Cross took viewers on his journey from overweight and sick to healthy and fit via a 60-day juice fast in the award-winning Fat Sick and Nearly Dead. With Fa...

Common Questions about Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead

How many movies are in the Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead?

There are currently 2 movies in the Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead, starting from Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead to the latest release, Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead 2.

What is the best order to watch the Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead?

The best way to watch the Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead is usually in release order: starting with Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead and ending with Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead 2. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead in this franchise.