"The Quiz Show" is a 1994 film directed by Robert Redford that explores the real-life scandal surrounding the popular 1950s television game show, Twenty-One. The story follows contestant Herb Stempel, who is initially favored to win but becomes embroiled in a controversy when the producers manipulate the outcomes to boost ratings. The film highlights the ethical dilemmas of television production and the impact of media on public perception. It also features John Turturro as Stempel and Ralph Fiennes as Charles Van Doren, another contestant whose rise to fame leads to significant consequences for both him and the show.