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The Show

The Show

It's a matter of life and death.

20175.71h 44m

Overview

An unsettling look at reality television, where a disturbing game show has its contestants ending their lives for the public's enjoyment.

Directed by Giancarlo Esposito
Written by Noah Pink, Kenny Yakkel
Produced by Giancarlo Esposito, Christopher D'Elia, Lawreen E. Kayl
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Top Cast

Josh Duhamel

Josh Duhamel

Adam Rogers

Famke Janssen

Famke Janssen

Ilana Katz

Giancarlo Esposito

Giancarlo Esposito

Mason Washington

Sarah Wayne Callies

Sarah Wayne Callies

Karina

Caitlin FitzGerald

Caitlin FitzGerald

Sylvia

Chris Ellis

Chris Ellis

Keller

Chelah Horsdal

Chelah Horsdal

Elliot's Mom

Johannah Newmarch

Johannah Newmarch

Sara Hickey

Matthew Kevin Anderson

Matthew Kevin Anderson

Male Host

Lucia Walters

Lucia Walters

Rebecca Washington

Themes & Keywords

suicidesibling relationshipnursejanitortv hostnetworkassisted suicidefictional reality tv

About The Show

The Show is a drama film released in 2017 exploring themes of suicide, sibling relationship, nurse, janitor, tv host, network. Directed by Giancarlo Esposito, it stars Josh Duhamel, Famke Janssen, Giancarlo Esposito. An unsettling look at reality television, where a disturbing game show has its contestants ending their lives for the public's enjoyment.

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