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.
Casts Patton Oswalt, Ben Schwartz, Dermot Mulroney, Benedict Wong, Amy Brenneman, Olivia Allchin, Sumiko Braun, Ruby Chew, Major Curda, Tom Everett Scott
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National Lampoon's European Vacation
Perfgina
UHF
Mallrats
Maricón POP
For Love or Money
The Contestant
Melvin and Howard
Stay Tuned
The Luckiest Man in America
Reckless
The Gong Show Movie
I've Got You, You've Got Me by the Chin Hairs
Tune In
Family Feud: Decades of Laughs
Triumph Presents: Let's Make a Poop Live
Tell 'Em Steve Dave Presents: ElephANTS in the Room
Geraldine's Fortune
Quiz Lady
Rate the Cookie
SIMILAR MOVIES
National Lampoon's European Vacation
IMDB 6.2 | Jul , 1985
The Griswolds win a vacation to Europe on a game show, and so pack their bags for the continent. They do their best to catch the flavor of Europe, but they just don't know how to be be good tourists. Besides, they have trouble taking holidays in countries where they CAN speak the language.Perfgina
IMDB 10 | May , 2023
All Perfgina wants is to be on Jeopardy, but will her moms own plans stand in her way?UHF
IMDB 6.7 | Jul , 1989
The eccentric new manager of a UHF television channel tries to save the station from financial ruin with an odd array of programming.Mallrats
IMDB 6.8 | Oct , 1995
Both dumped by their girlfriends, two best friends seek refuge in the local mall. Eventually, they decide to try and win back their significant others and take care of their respective nemeses.Maricón POP
IMDB 3 | Dec , 2022
Maricón POP is a singing game that will uncover the deception in a relationship. Each player has to choose a trigger word and say it to the other player, who has to sing at least five words from any pop song containing the trigger word.For Love or Money
IMDB 3.5 | Nov , 1984
A man and a woman participate in a new game show where partners have to choose between love and money.The Contestant
IMDB 5.7 | Mar , 2007
Martín's lucky hit when he wins the most lucrative prize in television history puts his life upside down.Melvin and Howard
IMDB 6.4 | Sep , 1980
The story of hard-luck Melvin Dummar, who claimed to have received a will naming him an heir to the fortune of Howard Hughes. Inspired by real events.Stay Tuned
IMDB 6.2 | Aug , 1992
Salesman Roy Knable spends all his free time watching television, to the exasperation of his wife, Helen. One day, TV salesman Spike convinces Roy to buy a satellite dish offering 666 channels. The new addition to Roy's home entertainment system sucks him and Helen into Hellvision, a realm run by Spike, who is an emissary of Satan. For 24 hours, the couple must survive devilish parodies of TV programs if they want to return to reality alive.The Luckiest Man in America
IMDB 6.4 | Apr , 2025
1984; Michael Larson, an unemployed ice-cream truck driver from Ohio, steps onto the game show "Press Your Luck" harboring a secret: the key to endless amounts of money. But his winning streak is threatened when the executives in the control room start to uncover his real motivations.Reckless
IMDB 6.4 | Nov , 1995
On Christmas Eve, a relentlessly cheerful woman escapes from the killers hired by her husband, and embarks on a series of strange encounters.The Gong Show Movie
IMDB 3.5 | May , 1980
A week in the life of "The Gong Show" host and creator Chuck Barris.I've Got You, You've Got Me by the Chin Hairs
IMDB 5.1 | Apr , 1979
In this satire, a police detectiveis investigating the disappearance and kidnapping of the host of a television dance show. However, instead of finding his man, he is trapped into becoming a contestant on a children's quiz show. What's worse is that he becomes a very successful contestant.Tune In
IMDB 0 | Dec , 2024
A struggling game show host meets his match with two outlandish contestants.Family Feud: Decades of Laughs
IMDB 0 | Jul , 2024
Steve Harvey hosts a look back at the past few decades of "Family Feud," highlighting fan-favorite moments from the iconic series.Triumph Presents: Let's Make a Poop Live
IMDB 10 | May , 2024
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog hosts his game show "Let's Make a Poop" live from the Castro Theatre at SF Sketchfest. With announcer Michael Winslow, guest panelists Weird Al Yankovic, Adam Savage, and Rob Schneider, and special appearances by Thomas Lennon, Amber Ruffin, and Dave Hill. Plus a very special tribute to Blackwolf the Dragonmaster. Recorded live on January 21, 2024.Tell 'Em Steve Dave Presents: ElephANTS in the Room
IMDB 0 | May , 2018
In the summer of 2017, the podcast Tell ‘Em Steve-Dave filmed a gameshow pilot episode to pitch to an unnamed television network. “ElephANTs in the Room” combines the classic atmosphere of beloved gameshows, with the insightful and humorous world of podcasting. When you add in elephant-based physical changes, and the perils of taboo topics that no that sane person would ever dare to discuss, you get “ElephANTs in the Room!” With an explosive and shocking final challenge, it’s safe to say you have NEVR seen a gameshow like this!Geraldine's Fortune
IMDB 1 | Oct , 2004
A grocery-store worker in a small Canadian town gets a chance to appear on a popular television game show.Quiz Lady
IMDB 6.7 | Sep , 2023
A brilliant but tightly wound, gameshow-obsessed young woman, Anne, and her estranged, train-wreck of a sister, Jenny, must work together to help cover their mother’s gambling debts. When Anne’s beloved dog is kidnapped, they set out on a wild, cross-country trek to get the cash the only way they know how: by turning Anne into a bona-fide gameshow champion.Rate the Cookie
IMDB 5.8 | Dec , 2020
A game show where Jo Firestone sets up a cookie tasting in a parking lot to try to make friends. Contestants must ultimately decide between a friendship and $50 cash.