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The Show

2017·Movie
1h 44min·R
IMDb5.6Metacritic356.4Rotten Tomatoes10%39%

Where to watch

PrimePhiloStarzAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsMovieSphere+Tubi TV

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

What's your score?

Your score

The Show fingerprint

High energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of satire and dark humor

  • Satire & Parody8
  • Dark Humor8
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You need an uplifting moodYou want to half-watch while scrollingYou scare easily

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About

It's a matter of life and death.

An unsettling look at reality television, where a disturbing game show has its contestants ending their lives for the public's enjoyment.
Dark SatireReality TV CritiquePsychological ThrillerBleak FutureSocial CommentaryDisturbing Game ShowMoral DecayTechnological Dystopia

Crew

Directed by:
Giancarlo Esposito
Written by:
Noah Pink, Kenny Yakkel
Produced by:
Giancarlo Esposito, Jamie Goehring, Shawn Williamson
Composed by:
Rich Walters

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Show legally?

PrimePhiloStarzAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsMovieSphere+Tubi TV

The Show is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Show worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 10%, and Metacritic 35). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Show rated?

RViolenceSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, suicide themes, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Show?

1 h 44 min

The Show runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Show?

Critics23
Audiences53

Not quite. Audiences rate The Show higher (53) than critics (23). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Show in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Show?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Show in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Show use?

As You KnowBedlah BabeBlack-and-Gray MoralityChekhov's GunCountry MouseThe FreakshowLove RedeemsSword CaneHidden DepthsStreetwalkerMurder the HypotenuseMale Gazeand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for The Show, including As You Know, Bedlah Babe, Black-and-Gray Morality.