Contest (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2013, Contest is a drama and family film directed by Anthony Joseph Giunta, running about 88 minutes. “Some Friendships are an Acquired Taste.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bullied high school student Tommy is suddenly befriended by his chief tormentor, Matt, the school's most popular student and star athlete. Tommy is suspicious, but is forced to accept the awkward friendship in order to enter a cooking contest with a big prize. And besides, it's so much easier to impress his crush, Sarah, when he's not getting beat up by Matt and his team. As the cooking contest heats up, Sarah sniffs out a conspiracy, but nobody wants to hear about it. Can Tommy trust his budding friendship with Matt or is it all a huge joke on him?
Who’s in it. Contest stars Kenton Duty as Matt Prylek, Danny Flaherty as Tommy Dolen, Katherine McNamara as Sarah O'Malley and Mary Beth Peil as Angela Maria 'Gran' Tucci, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Contest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Contest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Contest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Contest (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Contest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Contest worth watching?
- Contest holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Contest?
- Contest stars Kenton Duty, Danny Flaherty, Katherine McNamara, Mary Beth Peil and Kyle Dean Massey.
- When was Contest released?
- Contest was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.