The Contestant
Sep 08, 2023 · 1h 31m
Director
Clair TitleyOverview
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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Cast of The Contestant
Crew of The Contestant
Clair TitleyExecutive Producer, Writer, Director
Andee RyderProducer
Megumi InmanProducer
Ian BonhôteProducer
Amit DeyProducer
Mikul ErikssonDirector of Photography
Rachel MeyrickEditor
Katie BryerEditor- Jason MartineAnimation
- Sefi CarmelSound
- Stephen EvansSound
Nainita DesaiScore Engineer- Dorothea GibbsLine Producer
- James HarperLine Producer
- Nikki WestonLine Producer
- Nancy RobertsProduction Assistant
- Lily Ahree SiegelProduction Assistant
- Caroline BuxtonTranslator
- Edmund StensonAssistant Editor
Samuel J. TaylorAssistant Editor
About The Contestant
What is The Contestant about?
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.
When was The Contestant released?
The Contestant was released on September 8, 2023.
Where can I watch The Contestant?
The Contestant is streaming on Hulu in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is The Contestant?
The Contestant runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
Who directed The Contestant?
The Contestant was directed by Clair Titley.
Who is in the cast of The Contestant?
The cast of The Contestant includes Nasubi (Self), Toshio Tsuchiya (Self), Kazuko Hamatsu (Self), Seiichi Hirai (Self) and Harutaro Kagawa (Self).
Is The Contestant on Netflix?
No, The Contestant is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Hulu instead.