Monster Challenge

2018

0h 13m

5.3(3 votes)

Comedy

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.

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Cast & Crew

18 members

Acting

Patton Oswalt

Self

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Ben Schwartz

Self

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Dermot Mulroney

Ben's Agent

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Benedict Wong

Self

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Amy Brenneman

Patton's Wife

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Olivia Allchin

Patton's Daughter

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Sumiko Braun

Studio Assistant

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Ruby Chew

Little Girl in Audience

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Major Curda

Control Room Technician

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Tom Everett Scott

Self

Production

Philip Hoang

Game Show Contestant

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Sachiyo K

Studio Executive

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Ross Lee

Game Show Contestant

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Ann Maddox

Patton's Translator

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Taishi Mizuno

Game Show Host

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Teruko Nakajima

Studio Executive

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Yukari Santo

Game Show Contestant

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Greg Watanabe

Studio Executive

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