Bigger
2018 · 107 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, History
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 Andy Weiss
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Tyler Hoechlin Joe Weider -
Aneurin Barnard Ben Weider -
Colton Haynes Jack Lalanne -
Julianne Hough Betty Weider -
DJ Qualls Michael Steere -
Victoria Justice Kathy Weider -
Kevin Durand Bill Hauk -
Steve Guttenberg Louis Weider -
Max Martini Jerry George -
Robert Forster Joe Weider (2008) -
Tom Arnold Roy Hawkins -
Calum Von Moger Arnold Schwarzenegger
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