The Christmas Contest (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2021, The Christmas Contest is a comedy, drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Paula Elle, running about 84 minutes. “Some people just get too wrapped up in winning.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Exes Lara and Ben compete in a Christmas contest to win money for the charity of their choosing. The city watches them battle and choose what is more important, victory or love.
Who’s in it. The Christmas Contest stars Candace Cameron-Bure as Lara, John Brotherton as Ben, Barbara Niven as Donna and B. J. Harrison as Martha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Christmas Contest has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Christmas Contest page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Christmas Contest tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Christmas Contest (2021)?
- In US, The Christmas Contest is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Christmas Contest worth watching?
- The Christmas Contest holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Christmas Contest?
- The Christmas Contest stars Candace Cameron-Bure, John Brotherton, Barbara Niven, B. J. Harrison and Jennifer Higgin.
- When was The Christmas Contest released?
- The Christmas Contest was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.