The Challenge
“Rival Sisters. Challenge of a Lifetime. Let the Games Begin!”
Synopsis
Estranged twins Lizzie and Shane are chosen for a Survivor-like popular game show with college scholarships as the prize.
Top Cast
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Ashley Olsen
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Dalton
Mary-Kate Olsen
Shane Dalton
Lukas Behnken
Adam
Brian Skala
Marcus
Theo Rossi
Anthony
Sarah Bastian
Kelly
Joe Michael Burke
Max
Zakk Moore
Justin
Diana Carreno
J.J.
Ty Hodges
Charles
Jeannette Weegar
Sasha
Pablo Recasens
Big Joe
Billy Aaron Brown
Himself
Ben Easter
Himself
Brocker Way
Himself
Talon Ellithorpe
Himself
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Craig Shapiro
- Screenplay & Story
- Elizabeth Kruger, Michael Swerdlick
- Original Score
- James S. Levine
- Original Title
- The Challenge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Dualstar Productions, Tapestry Films, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig Shapiro
Elizabeth Kruger, Michael Swerdlick
James S. Levine
Guy Livneh
Sherwood Jones
Mary-Kate Olsen, Neil Steinberg, Peter Abrams, Ashley Olsen, Robert L. Levy
Department Leadership Roster
Craig Shapiro
Director
Guy Livneh
Director of Photography
Neil Steinberg
Producer
Jack Cloud
Production Design
Shanna Knecht
Costume Design
Sherwood Jones
Editor
Natan Zahavi
Producer
Judy B. Swartz
Costume Design
Johnny Martin
Stunt Coordinator
Elizabeth Kruger
Screenplay
Michael Swerdlick
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Challenge
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What is The Challenge about?
Estranged twins Lizzie and Shane are chosen for a Survivor-like popular game show with college scholarships as the prize.
Who directed The Challenge?
The Challenge was directed by Craig Shapiro.
Who stars in The Challenge?
The principal cast of The Challenge includes Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen, Lukas Behnken, Brian Skala, Theo Rossi.
When was The Challenge released and how long is it?
The Challenge was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Challenge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Challenge was composed by James S. Levine.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Challenge?
The Challenge holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).