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Quiz Show

1994·Movie
2h 13min·PG-13
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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A , drama: , but never scary, .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Fifty million people watched, but no one saw a thing.

Herbert Stempel's transformation into an unexpected television personality unfolds as he secures victory on the cherished American game show, 'Twenty-One.' However, when the show introduces the highly skilled contestant Charles Van Doren to replace Stempel, it compels Stempel to let out his frustrations and call out the show as rigged. Lawyer Richard Goodwin steps in and attempts to uncover the orchestrated deception behind the scenes.
Historical DramaQuiz Show ScandalSocial CommentaryPolitical IntrigueBiographicalMysteryCharacter-DrivenNostalgicShowbiz

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Where can I stream Quiz Show?

In the United States, Quiz Show is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Quiz Show worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 92). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (80).

Is Quiz Show okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Was Quiz Show a box office flop?

Budget$31 million
Box office$25 million

Yes: it cost about $31 million to make and earned $25 million worldwide, 80% of its budget.

What tropes does Quiz Show use?

Manipulative BastardCan't Get in Trouble for Nuthin'The CameoMotifsHiding Your HeritageBookendsDick Dastardly Stops to CheatAnd StarringProduct PlacementDon't Make Me Destroy YouIronic EchoOh, Crap!and 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 tropes for it, including Manipulative Bastard, Can't Get in Trouble for Nuthin', and The Cameo.