Forks Over Knives
A research-driven health documentary argues that whole-foods, plant-based eating can prevent and reverse many chronic diseases while following patients who attempt the change.
Overview
Discover the transformative power of food and health in this eye-opening documentary.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- earnest
- informative
- persuasive
- health reset
- documentary night
What critics said
Critics generally found the documentary informative and persuasive in its advocacy for plant-based eating, though its lecture-like presentation and staunch stance produced mixed reactions.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Doctors Campbell and Esselstyn present whole-foods, plant-based eating as a way to prevent or reverse heart disease, diabetes, and other degenerative diseases.
The film argues against animal-based and processed-food norms while emphasizing research it presents as overlooked by the broader public.
Scientific accounts from Campbell and Esselstyn are intercut with reality patients learning to use a plant-based diet to address chronic conditions.
The documentary relies on statistics, graphs, research discussions, and imagery of cholesterol and arterial plaque to build its case.
Films like Forks Over Knives, and why
An Inconvenient Truth
persuasive issue documentary using expert testimony and accessible scientific argument to advocate major lifestyle change
Fed Up
health-focused documentary that challenges conventional institutions through research, interviews, and personal testimony
Food, Inc.
food documentary combining investigative evidence with advocacy for dietary and social reform
What the Health
plant-based advocacy documentary centered on health claims, expert interviews, and lifestyle transformation
Movie Details
- Director
- Lee Fulkerson
- Release Date
- 2011-05-06
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (167)
Cast
- Lee Fulkerson
- Matthew Lederman
- Alona Pulde
- T. Colin Campbell
- Caldwell Esselstyn Jr.
- Joey Aucoin
- Connie Diekman
- Pam Popper
- Doug Lisle
- Terry Mason
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Forks Over Knives about?
- A research-driven health documentary argues that whole-foods, plant-based eating can prevent and reverse many chronic diseases while following patients who attempt the change.
- What is Forks Over Knives like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Forks Over Knives as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Forks Over Knives violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Forks Over Knives.
- What did critics think of Forks Over Knives?
- Critics generally found the documentary informative and persuasive in its advocacy for plant-based eating, though its lecture-like presentation and staunch stance produced mixed reactions.
- Which films are like Forks Over Knives?
- Films with a similar feel include An Inconvenient Truth, Fed Up, Food, Inc., and What the Health.
- How long is Forks Over Knives?
- Forks Over Knives runs 90 minutes.
- Where can I watch Forks Over Knives?
- In United States, Forks Over Knives is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
