Quiz Show
Fifty million people watched, but no one saw a thing.
1994 • 133 min • History · Drama
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 73 Audience · 1009 · 100%
This historical drama recounts the 1950s game show scandal where contestants were secretly given answers. It follows an ousted champion who exposes the fraud and a determined lawyer who investigates the deception, revealing the manipulation behind the seemingly innocent entertainment.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Characters smoke and drink frequently, reflecting the 1950s setting.
- The film explores themes of media manipulation and deception.
- Some characters face public humiliation and career damage.
What it models well
- Truth-seeking
- Integrity
- Justice
Talk about it after
- The difference between perception and reality on television.
- The pressure to win and its consequences.
- The importance of honesty, even when it's difficult.
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Top billed cast
Director: Robert Redford • Crew: Paul Attanasio
Trailers & clips
Trailer - Quiz Show (1994)
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.3/10 (1,009)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $31,000,000
- Box office
- $24,822,619
- IMDb
- tt0110932
