The Contestant
2023, English. Directed by Clair Titley.
The naked truth about the world's first reality star.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Contestant
The Contestant is streaming on Hulu in India.
Stream
HuluAvailability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 8 September 2023
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Clair Titley
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What The Contestant is based on
The Contestant is based on a true story.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Contestant: quick answers
Is The Contestant worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Contestant?
The Contestant runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Contestant have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Contestant. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Contestant parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Contestant is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Contestant on?
The Contestant is streaming on Hulu in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Contestant?
If you liked The Contestant, try Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story, Athlete A, The Menendez Brothers.
Who directed The Contestant?
The Contestant (2023) was directed by Clair Titley and stars Nasubi, Toshio Tsuchiya, Kazuko Hamatsu.
What is The Contestant based on?
The Contestant is based on a true story.