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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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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.

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What is ‘The Contestant’ about?

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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.

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‘The Contestant’ release date

The Contestant was released on Hulu on May 2, 2024.


‘The Contestant’ cast

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  • 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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