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2001100 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Big Mac Small World

2001100 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Six individuals from different parts of the world share their experiences working for McDonald's along the Hamburger Route.

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Six individuals from different parts of the world share their experiences working for McDonald's along the Hamburger Route.

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Peter Guyerdirector

Peter Guyerwriter

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A McDonald's employee in Tokyo shares his daily routine while another in Paris discusses the challenges of working in a busy restaurant. "Big Mac Small World" follows six individuals from different countries who work for the fast-food chain. The film spans 100 minutes and captures their experiences across various locations. It presents their stories against the backdrop of the global reach of McDonald's, illustrating the common threads in their lives despite cultural differences.

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