Breaking Olympia: The Phil Heath Story

"Let the games begin."

2024 1h 54m EN

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★7.0TMDB · 23★7IMDB · 310

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Synopsis

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Follow the extraordinary life story of 7-time Mr. Olympia, Phil Heath, as he rises through the ranks, battles the scrutiny of the media and takes on body building’s scariest foes in an attempt to reclaim the throne of Mr. Olympia and cement his legacy as one of the greatest bodybuilders to ever walk the earth.

“Let the games begin.”

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Cast

Phil Heath
Self
Dwayne Johnson
Self
Jay Cutler
Self
Kai Greene
Self
Brandon Curry
Self
Ronnie Coleman
Self
Dexter Jackson
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Brett Harvey
Writers: Brett Harvey
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Brett Harvey, shot by Brett Harvey. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Alec Harrison. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Pollyanna Hardwicke-Brown shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Phil Heath and Dwayne Johnson and Jay Cutler carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Let the games begin.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt13292750 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Brett Harvey directs. Brett Harvey behind the camera. Alec Harrison scores. Pollyanna Hardwicke-Brown cuts. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 2 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
3Directed by Brett Harvey, shot by Brett Harvey. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Alec Harrison. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Pollyanna Hardwicke-Brown shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Phil Heath and Dwayne Johnson and Jay Cutler carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Let the games begin.".
8IMDB entry: tt13292750 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 23 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.