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Monster Challenge

Monster Challenge

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Monster Challenge

2018

0h 13m

5.8(4 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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10 featured cast members

Starring

Patton Oswalt

Patton Oswalt

Self

Ben Schwartz

Ben Schwartz

Self

Dermot Mulroney

Dermot Mulroney

Ben's Agent

Benedict Wong

Benedict Wong

Self

Amy Brenneman

Amy Brenneman

Patton's Wife

Olivia Allchin

Patton's Daughter

Sumiko Braun

Studio Assistant

Ruby Chew

Little Girl in Audience

Major Curda

Major Curda

Control Room Technician

Tom Everett Scott

Tom Everett Scott

Self

Creative team

Directed by: Michael Giacchino
Written by: Michael Giacchino
Produced by: Michael Giacchino

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