Overview
A gripping exploration of truth and deception in the world of television.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- serious
- intelligent
- morally uneasy
- thoughtful movie night
- historical drama viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film's intelligent, subtly ruthless examination of media manipulation and declining public standards, supported by refined direction and exceptional performances.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The quiz show producers manipulate contestants and answers to protect ratings and manufacture public excitement.
Richard Goodwin pursues the rigged-show scandal through networks of sponsors, producers, contestants, and federal oversight.
Charles Van Doren's celebrated intellectual image conflicts with his participation in the deception and its consequences.
The film centers on the rise of televised quiz shows, ratings competition, sponsorship, and mass audience trust.
Films like Quiz Show, and why
All the President's Men
shared historical drama framework, institutional corruption, media manipulation, and morally complex investigation
The Insider
shared true-story drama, public scandal, idealism under pressure, and critique of powerful institutions
Michael Clayton
shared period drama, ethical compromise, public reputation, and superb ensemble performances
Movie Details
- Director
- Robert Redford
- Release Date
- 1994-08-25
- Runtime
- 133 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (1022)
Cast
- John Turturro
- Rob Morrow
- Ralph Fiennes
- Paul Scofield
- David Paymer
- Hank Azaria
- Christopher McDonald
- Johann Carlo
- Elizabeth Wilson
- Allan Rich
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Quiz Show about?
- A principled investigator confronts the television industry’s manufactured fantasy when a celebrated quiz show is exposed as a rigged spectacle.
- What is Quiz Show like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Quiz Show as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Quiz Show violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Quiz Show.
- What did critics think of Quiz Show?
- Critics broadly praised the film's intelligent, subtly ruthless examination of media manipulation and declining public standards, supported by refined direction and exceptional performances.
- Which films are like Quiz Show?
- Films with a similar feel include All the President's Men, The Insider, and Michael Clayton.
- How long is Quiz Show?
- Quiz Show runs 133 minutes.
- Where can I watch Quiz Show?
- In United States, Quiz Show is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
