Movie

The Contestant

“The naked truth about the world's first reality star.”

★ 6.9(59)20231h 31m

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Good to know

Director: Clair Titley
Release date: 2023-09-08
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Misfits Entertainment

The Contestant — trailer

About The Contestant

The Contestant is a 2023 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Clair Titley, starring Nasubi, Toshio Tsuchiya and Kazuko Hamatsu. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 59 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Contestant in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Nasubi

Self

Toshio Tsuchiya

Self

Kazuko Hamatsu

Self

Seiichi Hirai

Self

Harutaro Kagawa

Self

Juliet Hindell

Self

Ikuyo Hamatsu

Self

Jun Anzai

Self

Kenji Kondo

Self

Fred Armisen

Denpa Shonen Narrator (voice)

Takehiro Hira

Nasubi's Diary (voice)

Themes & keywords

japanbased on true storynakedtelevision broadcastlocked inlocked roomreality tvlocked insidereality shownaked life

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Contestant in Mexico?+

The Contestant is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Contestant on Netflix?+

The Contestant is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Contestant?+

The Contestant has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in The Contestant?+

The Contestant stars Nasubi, Toshio Tsuchiya, Kazuko Hamatsu, Seiichi Hirai and Harutaro Kagawa.

When did The Contestant come out?+

The Contestant is a 2023 movie directed by Clair Titley.

What genre is The Contestant?+

The Contestant is Documentary film.

Who directed The Contestant?+

The Contestant was directed by Clair Titley.