The Competition (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 4.3

The Competition poster

Released in 2018, The Competition is a comedy and romance film directed by Harvey Lowry, running about 105 minutes.

What it’s about. A romantic comedy about a woman who thinks all people eventually cheat and a man who challenges her to a competition to prove that she's wrong.

Who’s in it. The Competition stars Thora Birch as Lauren, Chris Klein as Calvin Chesney, Claire Coffee as Gena and David Blue as Jacob, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Competition has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Competition page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Competition tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Competition (2018)?
In US, The Competition is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Competition worth watching?
The Competition holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Competition?
The Competition stars Thora Birch, Chris Klein, Claire Coffee, David Blue and Tiffany Fallon.
When was The Competition released?
The Competition was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.