Quiz Show (1994)
Kernel Score: 82% · 969 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: History, Drama
Released: 1994-08-25
Runtime: 133 minutes
Where to watch Quiz Show
- Free with ads: Hoopla
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Herbert Stempel's transformation into an unexpected television personality unfolds as he secures victory on the cherished American game show, 'Twenty-One.' However, when the show introduces the highly skilled contestant Charles Van Doren to replace Stempel, it compels Stempel to let out his frustrations and call out the show as rigged. Lawyer Richard Goodwin steps in and attempts to uncover the orchestrated deception behind the scenes.
Quiz Show parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Quiz Show is a PG-13 historical drama about a rigged 1950s TV game show and the media manipulation scandal that followed.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- John Turturro as Herb Stempel
- Rob Morrow as Dick Goodwin
- Ralph Fiennes as Charles Van Doren
- Paul Scofield as Mark Van Doren
- David Paymer as Dan Enright
- Hank Azaria as Albert Freedman
- Christopher McDonald as Jack Barry
- Johann Carlo as Toby Stempel
- Elizabeth Wilson as Dorothy Van Doren
- Allan Rich as Robert Kintner
Quiz Show FAQ
Is Quiz Show good?
Quiz Show has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 969 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Quiz Show?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Quiz Show OK for kids?
Quiz Show is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Quiz Show is a PG-13 historical drama about a rigged 1950s TV game show and the media manipulation scandal that followed.
What movies are like Quiz Show?
If you liked Quiz Show, try Just Mercy, The Hill, Good Night, and Good Luck. and Invictus.