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Monster Challenge

2018-09-21 · 13 min · ★ 5.8

Comedy

Famed composer Michael Giacchino catapults a hapless Patton Oswalt (as himself) into an outrageous series of challenges in his infectiously silly tribute to the eccentricities of Japanese game shows.

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Directors
Michael Giacchino
Production companies
Little Jacket Industries
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Patton OswaltPatton OswaltSelf
Ben SchwartzBen SchwartzSelf
Dermot MulroneyDermot MulroneyBen's Agent
Benedict WongBenedict WongSelf
Amy BrennemanAmy BrennemanPatton's Wife
Olivia AllchinPatton's Daughter
Sumiko BraunStudio Assistant
Ruby ChewLittle Girl in Audience
Major CurdaMajor CurdaControl Room Technician
Tom Everett ScottTom Everett ScottSelf
Philip HoangGame Show Contestant
Sachiyo KStudio Executive
Ross LeeGame Show Contestant
Ann MaddoxAnn MaddoxPatton's Translator
Taishi MizunoGame Show Host
Teruko NakajimaStudio Executive
Yukari SantoGame Show Contestant
Greg WatanabeGreg WatanabeStudio Executive

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