Name: Prescription Thugs
Director: Chris Bell
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2016
Duration: 86 min
Cast: Chris Bell, Ted Lieu, Ryan Sakoda, Matthew Wiese

What Prescription Thugs Is About

Americans consume 75% of the world’s prescription drugs. After losing his own brother to the growing epidemic of prescription drug abuse, documentarian Chris Bell sets out to demystify this insidious addiction. Bell’s examination into the motives of big pharma and doctors in this ever-growing market leads him to meet with experts on the nature of addiction, survivors with first-hand accounts of their struggle, and whistleblowers who testify to the dollar-driven aims of pharmaceutical corporations. Ultimately his investigation will point back to where it all began: his own front door.

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What is Prescription Thugs about?

Americans consume 75% of the world’s prescription drugs. After losing his own brother to the growing epidemic of prescription drug abuse, documentarian Chris Bell sets out to demystify this insidious addiction.

Where can I watch Prescription Thugs?

Prescription Thugs is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Prescription Thugs?

Prescription Thugs runs for 86 minutes (1h 26m).

When did Prescription Thugs come out?

Prescription Thugs was released in 2016.

Who directed Prescription Thugs?

Prescription Thugs was directed by Chris Bell.

Who stars in Prescription Thugs?

Prescription Thugs stars Chris Bell, Ted Lieu, Ryan Sakoda, Matthew Wiese.

What is Prescription Thugs's rating?

Prescription Thugs holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.