The Show

The Show is a drama about a controversial reality television program where contestants voluntarily end their own lives for the entertainment of the viewing public. Hosted by Adam Rogers and supported by producer Ilana Katz, the broadcast becomes an immediate hit as viewership numbers climb. The premise explores the disturbing nature of a game where participants face real death, driven by the demands of the network and the interests of the audience.

The film was directed and produced by Giancarlo Esposito, who also appears in the cast as Mason Washington. The lead roles are played by Josh Duhamel and Famke Janssen, with supporting performances from Sarah Wayne Callies, Caitlin FitzGerald, and Chris Ellis. The screenplay was written by Kenny Yakkel and Noah Pink, and the production involved Lighthouse Pictures, Dobre Films, and Weedon Media in the United States.

Released on September 21, 2017, the movie has a runtime of 104 minutes. It received a moderate response from audiences, holding a rating of 5.6/10 on IMDb based on 6,000 votes and a rating of 5.7/10 on TMDB from 216 votes.