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Bigger

Bigger

20186.91h 47m

Overview

The inspirational tale of the grandfathers of the fitness movement as we now know it, Joe & Ben Weider. Battling anti-Semitism, racism and extreme poverty, the brothers beat all odds to build an empire & inspire future generations.

Directed by George Gallo
Written by George Gallo, Andy Weiss, Brad Furman
Produced by Steve Lee Jones, Scott LaStaiti
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Top Cast

Tyler Hoechlin

Tyler Hoechlin

Joe Weider

Aneurin Barnard

Aneurin Barnard

Ben Weider

Colton Haynes

Colton Haynes

Jack Lalanne

Julianne Hough

Julianne Hough

Betty Weider

DJ Qualls

DJ Qualls

Michael Steere

Victoria Justice

Victoria Justice

Kathy Weider

Kevin Durand

Kevin Durand

Bill Hauk

Steve Guttenberg

Steve Guttenberg

Louis Weider

Max Martini

Max Martini

Jerry George

Robert Forster

Robert Forster

Joe Weider (2008)

Themes & Keywords

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About Bigger

Bigger is a drama, history film released in 2018 exploring themes of based on true story, bodybuilding, bodybuilder, brother brother relationship. Directed by George Gallo, it stars Tyler Hoechlin, Aneurin Barnard, Colton Haynes. The inspirational tale of the grandfathers of the fitness movement as we now know it, Joe & Ben Weider. Battling anti-Semitism, racism and extreme poverty, the brothers beat all odds to build an empire & inspire future generations.

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