The Contestant
The naked truth about the world's first reality star.
The incredible true story of a man who lived for 15 months trapped inside a small room, naked, starving and alone... and completely unaware that his life was being broadcast on national TV in Japan, to over 15 million viewers a week.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Contestant
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 2023-09-08
- Runtime: 91 minutes
- Rating: 6.841/10 (44 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Misfits Entertainment, MRC
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.6702
- Languages: Japanese, English
Cast & Crew
Nasubi
as Self
Toshio Tsuchiya
as Self
Fred Armisen
as Denpa Shonen Narrator (voice)
Takehiro Hira
as Nasubi's Diary (voice)
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
Official Trailer
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Contestant?▼
The Contestant is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2023-09-08.
Who are the main actors in The Contestant?▼
The main cast includes Nasubi, Toshio Tsuchiya, Fred Armisen, Takehiro Hira, .
Where can I watch The Contestant online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Contestant is available.
Is The Contestant based on a true story?▼
The naked truth about the world's first reality star.
What is the IMDb rating of The Contestant?▼
The Contestant has an IMDb rating of 6.841/10 based on 44 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Contestant?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Contestant?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Misfits Entertainment, MRC. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Contestant filmed?▼
The Contestant was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Contestant?▼
The total runtime of The Contestant is 91 minutes.
Is The Contestant suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Contestant?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Contestant.
Does The Contestant have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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