Breast Men (1997)

40% of critics liked it
(5 reviews)
31% of users liked it
(925 ratings)

This docudrama recaps the history of silicone breast implants, beginning in 1962 when idealistic Houston medical resident Kevin Saunders (David Schwimmer) gets an idea after seeing how women pad their bras. After he shares his notion with cosmetic pro Dr. William Larson (Chris Cooper), the two… More This docudrama recaps the history of silicone breast implants, beginning in 1962 when idealistic Houston medical resident Kevin Saunders (David Schwimmer) gets an idea after seeing how women pad their bras. After he shares his notion with cosmetic pro Dr. William Larson (Chris Cooper), the two create a prosthetic breast from Dow-Corning's silicone gel. Approaching women on the street fails to bring volunteers, but a classified newspaper ad does the trick. As breast sizes increase, so do the doctors' bank accounts. However, physical problems emerge, followed by lawsuits, and the high life soon turns sour and grim. Filmed in LA, and Texas (Galveston, Houston), this TV movie premiered December 13, 1997 on HBO. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed By: Lawrence O'Neil
Written By: John Stockwell
Genres: Drama, Comedy

In Theaters: Dec 13, 1997 Wide
On DVD: Oct 30, 2001
Studio: HBO Video

Critic Reviews

Alex Keen, Trades
Schwimmer stretches... but that doesn't make this good.
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Just a bit more entertaining than a cable-flick like this should be.

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Anthony L

The poster for this film is a little misleading. This is a very touching drama that is well directed and brilliantly acted by Cooper and Schwimmer. It has boobs in it too!
Jason O

Breast Men tells the story of how breast implants came about and the good and bad things that's came along with them since they were invented. The inventor and the doctor that puts in most of the implants make millions from selling them, but after awhile some of the women… More
Breast Men tells the story of how breast implants came about and the good and bad things that's came along with them since they were invented. The inventor and the doctor that puts in most of the implants make millions from selling them, but after awhile some of the women complain that the implants busted. They lose just about all the money they had and go separate ways. It's a good movie and tells a good story and best of all, most of the women look good. It also has Rena Riffel (the one who made the first implant model) in it and I think she's the best looking actress of all. Breast Men isn't really that dirty of a movie like most people might think. It tells a good story and the women look good, bottom line. NOTE: This was my Amazon review from the year 2000. Looking back, it's a competent enough movie but not a favorite by any means, but I'll watch ANY movie with who I think has the sexiest celeb body of all time, Rena Riffel!
Ross C

Surprisingly funny history of the breast implant doctors, starring Ross from friends.
Sarah P

An okay movie - I think more of an excuse to see a lot of boobs - real & fake!