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The Challenge

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The Challenge

"Rival Sisters. Challenge of a Lifetime. Let the Games Begin!"

2003

1h 30m

6.1(218 votes)

Adventure

Comedy

Family

TV Movie

Overview

Estranged twins Lizzie and Shane are chosen for a Survivor-like popular game show with college scholarships as the prize.

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ABC

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Ashley Olsen

Ashley Olsen

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Dalton

Mary-Kate Olsen

Mary-Kate Olsen

Shane Dalton

Lukas Behnken

Lukas Behnken

Adam

Brian Skala

Marcus

Theo Rossi

Theo Rossi

Anthony

Sarah Bastian

Kelly

Joe Michael Burke

Joe Michael Burke

Max

Zakk Moore

Zakk Moore

Justin

Diana Carreno

Diana Carreno

J.J.

Ty Hodges

Ty Hodges

Charles

Creative team

Directed by: Craig Shapiro
Written by: Michael Swerdlick
Elizabeth Kruger
Produced by: Neil Steinberg
Natan Zahavi

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