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The Contestant chronicles a Japanese man’s survival through a reality TV show where he was the unwitting star. It’s one of entertainment’s most harrowing tales, essentially a real-life The Truman Show.
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Where to watch ‘The Contestant’ in the U.S.
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Where to watch ‘The Contestant’ outside the U.S.
Unfortunately, The Contestant does not currently stream outside the U.S. The documentary will likely stream on Disney Plus internationally, we’ll let you know when an international release is confirmed.
How can I watch ‘The Contestant’ for free?
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What is ‘The Contestant’ about?
The Contestant is a documentary that chronicles the ordeal of a Japanese man, Nasubi, who became an unwitting star of a reality TV show. Nasubi spent months in a room alone and naked, forced to obtain daily necessities (like clothes and food) by entering sweepstakes all while his participation was broadcast live for millions to see. It’s a disturbing and fascinating look into reality TV.
‘The Contestant’ release date
The Contestant was released on Hulu on May 2, 2024.
‘The Contestant’ cast
Tomoaki Hamatsu (Nasubi): The titular contestant and unwitting star of the reality show the documentary covers.
Toshio Tsuchiya: The producer that conceived the reality show that put Nasubi through this ordeal.
Fred Armisen: Narrator of the documentary.
Takehiro Hira: Narrator of Nasubi’s diary entries.
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