Miso Hungry

2016 • 90 minutes

About this movie

Imagine eating nothing but traditional, authentic Japanese cooking for 12 weeks. What sort of health benefits would this kind of diet have on one's body? It is widely known that the Japanese live the healthiest and longest lives in the developed world. But what is it about their lifestyle, diet and culture that makes this so? In “Miso Hungry”, award-winning actor and comedian Craig Anderson sets out on a dieting experiment towards better health by eating nothing but traditional Japanese cooking for 12 weeks. Through a series of entertaining and educational scenarios filled with culinary secrets and cultural chaos, Craig investigates how the traditional Japanese diet, along with their active lifestyles, results in the Japanese population being the healthiest and longest living people on the planet. “Miso Hungry” is a light-hearted documentary about one man's journey to find a simple, painless path towards a healthier life.

Ratings and reviews

I watched it from its official website, rent for 7 days. It's one good documentary. Craig is hilarious and the process is both funny and educational. Heart-warming and meaningful. My gf and I cracked so hard that we have to pause the streaming numbers of time. Way to go Craig.

I watched the trailer and will buy this soon, I can attest to it working because when I lived in Japan for a year I went in a size 24/26 in pants, and when I got to Australia i was a size 14 in pants. I ate only healthy Japanese foods, but ate whatever i wanted but I also walked a lot and biked on my mamachari. Just living in Japan means you have to run up and down stairs for trains. Lots of exercise.

It made me laugh and feel hungry af. I enjoyed it.