In Defense of Food poster
Where to stream

In Defense of Food

7.520151h 57mMovieDocumentary

In Defense of Food tackles a question more and more people around the world have been asking: What should I eat to be healthy? Based on award-winning journalist Michael Pollan's best-selling book, the program explores how the modern diet has been making us sick and what we can do to change it.

DirectorMichael Schwarz
WriterEdward Gray
ProducersEdward Gray·Michael Schwarz

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Schwarz

MPMichael Pollan
Michael Pollan
Narrator and Story Consultant
DK
David Kessler
Self
DL
David Ludwig
Self
PR
Paul Rozin
Self
SM
Stanley Hazen, M.D.
Self
BM
Brian Wansink M.D.
Self
MN
Marion Nestle
Self
MBMichael Bloomberg
Michael Bloomberg
Self
TM
Thomas Farley, M.D.
Self

More from Michael Schwarz · Director

NOVA
NOVA
1974 · 7.0
Silicon Valley: The Untold Story
Silicon Valley: The Untold Story
2018 · 6.5
Extreme by Design
Extreme by Design
2013
The Botany of Desire
The Botany of Desire
2009 · 6.6
The Ornament of the World
The Ornament of the World
2019 · 7.8
Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet
Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet
2002 · 6.3
See all fromMichael Schwarz

More like this

Super Size Me
Super Size Me
2004 · 6.7
180° South
180° South
2010 · 7.2
Samsara
Samsara
2011 · 8.1
Who Are You, Charlie Brown?
Who Are You, Charlie Brown?
2021 · 6.9
Looking for Richard
Looking for Richard
1996 · 6.8
Katy Perry: Part of Me
Katy Perry: Part of Me
2012 · 7.1
Being James Bond
Being James Bond
2021 · 7.8
Stop Making Sense
Stop Making Sense
1984 · 8.3
The Secret
The Secret
2006 · 6.6
Live Aid
Live Aid
1985 · 7.9
The Game Changers
The Game Changers
2019 · 7.3
Above Majestic
Above Majestic
2018 · 7.4

In Defense of Food — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams In Defense of Food?

In Defense of Food isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is In Defense of Food on Netflix?

No, In Defense of Food is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is In Defense of Food on Amazon Prime Video?

No, In Defense of Food isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch In Defense of Food for free?

In Defense of Food isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.