Monster Challenge

Sep 21, 2018

0h 13m

★ 5.3

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Little Jacket Industries

Monster Challenge Trailers

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Cast

Self

Patton Oswalt

Self

Ben Schwartz

Ben's Agent

Dermot Mulroney

Self

Benedict Wong

Patton's Wife

Amy Brenneman

Patton's Daughter

Olivia Allchin

Studio Assistant

Sumiko Braun

Little Girl in Audience

Ruby Chew

Control Room Technician

Major Curda

Self

Tom Everett Scott

Game Show Contestant

Philip Hoang

Studio Executive

Sachiyo K

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