The Show (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2017, The Show is a drama film directed by Giancarlo Esposito, running about 104 minutes. “It's a matter of life and death.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An unsettling look at reality television, where a disturbing game show has its contestants ending their lives for the public's enjoyment.
Who’s in it. The Show stars Josh Duhamel as Adam Rogers, Famke Janssen as Ilana Katz, Giancarlo Esposito as Mason Washington and Sarah Wayne Callies as Karina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Show has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Show page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Show tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Show (2017)?
- In US, The Show is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Show worth watching?
- The Show holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Show?
- The Show stars Josh Duhamel, Famke Janssen, Giancarlo Esposito, Sarah Wayne Callies and Caitlin FitzGerald.
- When was The Show released?
- The Show was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.