The Contestant
“The naked truth about the world's first reality star.”
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.
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The Contestant TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 2, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clair Titley
- Screenplay & Story
- Clair Titley
- Original Title
- The Contestant
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Misfits Entertainment, MRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clair Titley
Clair Titley
Mikul Eriksson
Katie Bryer, Rachel Meyrick
Andee Ryder, Megumi Inman, Ian Bonhôte, Clair Titley, Amit Dey
Department Leadership Roster
Andee Ryder
Producer
Megumi Inman
Producer
Katie Bryer
Editor
Ian Bonhôte
Producer
Rachel Meyrick
Editor
Mikul Eriksson
Director of Photography
Clair Titley
Writer
Clair Titley
Director
Amit Dey
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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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.
Who directed The Contestant?
The Contestant was directed by Clair Titley.
Who stars in The Contestant?
The principal cast of The Contestant includes Nasubi, Toshio Tsuchiya, Kazuko Hamatsu, Seiichi Hirai, Harutaro Kagawa.
When was The Contestant released and how long is it?
The Contestant was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Contestant?
The Contestant holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).