The Contestant(2023)
The naked truth about the world's first reality star.
The Contestant 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.
The Contestant (2023) is a documentary film directed by Clair Titley, released on September 8, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Nasubi, Toshio Tsuchiya, Kazuko Hamatsu and Seiichi Hirai. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 62 ratings.
- Director:
- Clair Titley
- Writers:
- Clair Titley
- Producers:
- Andee Ryder, Megumi Inman, Ian Bonhôte
- Cinematographer:
- Mikul Eriksson
- Production:
- Misfits Entertainment, MRC
- Status:
- Released
The Contestant (2023) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Contestant before you stream it.
The Contestant Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Contestant.
The Contestant Trailer
Trailer
Official Trailer
Trailer
The Contestant Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nasubi
as Self
Toshio Tsuchiya
as Self
- Kazuko Hamatsu
Kazuko Hamatsu
as Self
- Seiichi Hirai
Seiichi Hirai
as Self
- Harutaro Kagawa
Harutaro Kagawa
as Self
- Juliet Hindell
Juliet Hindell
as Self
- Ikuyo Hamatsu
Ikuyo Hamatsu
as Self
- Jun Anzai
Jun Anzai
as Self
- Kenji Kondo
Kenji Kondo
as Self
Fred Armisen
as Denpa Shonen Narrator (voice)
Takehiro Hira
as Nasubi's Diary (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Clair Titley, written by Clair Titley, produced by Andee Ryder, Megumi Inman and Ian Bonhôte.
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The Contestant Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 62 ratings.
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The Contestant – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Contestant online?
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The Contestant (2023) is available to stream on Hulu. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Contestant?
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The main cast of The Contestant (2023) includes Nasubi, Toshio Tsuchiya, Kazuko Hamatsu, Seiichi Hirai and Harutaro Kagawa. The film was directed by Clair Titley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Contestant released?
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The Contestant was released on September 8, 2023 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Contestant worth watching?
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The Contestant (2023) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 62 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Contestant?
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Yes. The official The Contestant trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.