How to Lose a Popularity Contest (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2026, How to Lose a Popularity Contest is a romance and comedy film directed by Stephen S. Campanelli, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. A rebellious student and a perfectionist overachiever form an unlikely alliance in their race for student body president, discovering unexpected feelings along the way.
Who’s in it. How to Lose a Popularity Contest stars Chase Hudson as Nate Reed, Sara Waisglass as Ellie Pearse, Lillian Doucet-Roche as Quinn and Graham Verchere as Rowan Cross, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, How to Lose a Popularity Contest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How to Lose a Popularity Contest page.
If you liked it. Fans of How to Lose a Popularity Contest tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How to Lose a Popularity Contest (2026)?
- In GB, How to Lose a Popularity Contest is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is How to Lose a Popularity Contest worth watching?
- How to Lose a Popularity Contest holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in How to Lose a Popularity Contest?
- How to Lose a Popularity Contest stars Chase Hudson, Sara Waisglass, Lillian Doucet-Roche, Graham Verchere and Ecstasia Sanders.
- When was How to Lose a Popularity Contest released?
- How to Lose a Popularity Contest was released in 2026, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.