Slumdog Millionaire
Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Saurabh Shukla
When a teenager from the slums of Mumbai is interrogated about his suspicious performance on a quiz show, he revisits various events from his past to explain how he knew all the answers.
Why you'll love it
The protagonist participates in a game show and uses his life experiences to answer questions, showcasing intelligence and resilience.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum
A poor but hopeful boy seeks one of the five coveted golden tickets that will send him on a tour of Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory.
Why you'll love it
Charlie Bucket wins a contest that allows him to visit the magical chocolate factory, where intelligence and a good heart triumph.
Quiz Show
Ralph Fiennes, John Turturro, Rob Morrow
A young lawyer, Richard Goodwin, investigates a potentially fixed game show. Charles Van Doren, a big time show winner, is under Goodwin's investigation.
Why you'll love it
Based on a true story, the film explores the scandal surrounding the game show 'Twenty One' in the 1950s, highlighting the importance of knowledge and ethics.
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
Sam Rockwell, Drew Barrymore, George Clooney
An adaptation of the cult memoir of game show impresario Chuck Barris (Sam Rockwell), in which he purports to have been a C.I.A. hitman.
Why you'll love it
The film follows the life of game show host and creator Chuck Barris, who claimed to be a CIA assassin, blending the world of television with espionage.
The Running Man
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto
In a dystopian America, a falsely convicted policeman gets his shot at freedom when he must forcibly participate in a TV game show where convicts, runners, must battle killers for their freedom.
Why you'll love it
In a dystopian future, a game show involves contestants in a fight for survival, combining physical challenges with smarts to outwit the pursuers.