The Contestant (2023): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to The Contestant: streaming options, cast and core facts.

The Contestant (2023) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. The naked truth about the world's first reality star.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Hulu. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Nasubi as Self; Toshio Tsuchiya as Self; Kazuko Hamatsu as Self; Seiichi Hirai as Self; Harutaro Kagawa as Self; Juliet Hindell as Self; Ikuyo Hamatsu as Self; Jun Anzai as Self
About The Contestant
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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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Contestant?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Hulu. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Contestant?
Nasubi as Self; Toshio Tsuchiya as Self; Kazuko Hamatsu as Self; Seiichi Hirai as Self; Harutaro Kagawa as Self; Juliet Hindell as Self; Ikuyo Hamatsu as Self; Jun Anzai as Self
Is this The Contestant guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



