Quiz Show (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1994, Quiz Show is a drama, mystery and history film directed by Robert Redford, running about 133 minutes. “Fifty million people watched but no one saw a thing.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Quiz Show stars Rob Morrow as Richard Goodwin, Ralph Fiennes as Charles Van Doren, John Turturro as Herbert 'Herb' Stempel and Paul Scofield as Mark Van Doren, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Quiz Show has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $24.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Quiz Show page.
If you liked it. Fans of Quiz Show tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Quiz Show (1994)?
- In US, Quiz Show is available to 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 Quiz Show worth watching?
- Quiz Show holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Quiz Show?
- Quiz Show stars Rob Morrow, Ralph Fiennes, John Turturro, Paul Scofield and David Paymer.
- When was Quiz Show released?
- Quiz Show was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.