2023 · movie · R · 1h 31m
The Contestant
The naked truth about the world's first reality star.
Is The Contestant on Netflix?
No. The Contestant (2023) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Hulu.
Streaming availability by JustWatch.
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.
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How we got to 68.1
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 6.9/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 18 | none |
| Recency | 50 | none |
The Contestant: common questions
Is The Contestant on Netflix?
No. The Contestant (2023) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Hulu.
Where can I watch The Contestant?
The Contestant (2023) is included with a Hulu subscription in the US.
Is The Contestant worth watching?
It scores 68.1/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is The Contestant?
The Contestant runs 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What is The Contestant rated?
The Contestant is rated R in the US.
Who is in The Contestant?
The Contestant stars Nasubi, Toshio Tsuchiya, Kazuko Hamatsu, Seiichi Hirai.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.