

Monster Challenge
2018-09-21 · 13 min · ★ 5.8
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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- Michael Giacchino
- Production companies
- Little Jacket Industries
- Countries
- United States of America
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- Released
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Patton OswaltSelf
Ben SchwartzSelf
Dermot MulroneyBen's Agent
Benedict WongSelf
Amy BrennemanPatton's Wife
Major CurdaControl Room Technician
Tom Everett ScottSelf
Ann MaddoxPatton's Translator
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