The Contestant

1h 31m · 2023 · Directed by Clair Titley · 3.7 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Contestant (2023) runs 1h 31m, directed by Clair Titley. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Documentary

Where to watch: Hulu (US, checked 9 July 2026)