Food, Inc. (2008)
Kernel Score: 83% · 644 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Documentary
Released: 2008-09-07
Runtime: 94 minutes
Where to watch Food, Inc.
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Philo, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Documentary filmmaker Robert Kenner examines how mammoth corporations have taken over all aspects of the food chain in the United States, from the farms where our food is grown to the chain restaurants and supermarkets where it's sold. Narrated by author and activist Eric Schlosser, the film features interviews with average Americans about their dietary habits, commentary from food experts like Michael Pollan and unsettling footage shot inside large-scale animal processing plants.
Food, Inc. parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Food, Inc. is a PG documentary examining the corporate food industry, including unsettling footage from processing plants.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes unsettling footage shot inside large-scale animal processing plants.
- Products & purchases: Moderate — Critically examines corporate control over the food supply chain and marketing practices.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Robert Kenner
Cast
- Michael Pollan as Himself
- Eric Schlosser as Himself
- Richard Lobb as Himself - National Chicken Council
- Vince Edwards as Himself - Tyson Grower
- Carole Morison as Herself - Perdue Grower
Food, Inc. FAQ
Is Food, Inc. good?
Food, Inc. has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 644 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Food, Inc.?
In the US you can stream Food, Inc. on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Philo, The Roku Channel and Fandango at Home and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Food, Inc. OK for kids?
Food, Inc. is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Food, Inc. is a PG documentary examining the corporate food industry, including unsettling footage from processing plants.
What movies are like Food, Inc.?
If you liked Food, Inc., try Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret, The Game Changers, Earthlings and I Am Heath Ledger.