The Tournament (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Series · ★ 4.8
Released in 2005, The Tournament is a comedy series.
What it’s about. The Tournament was a Canadian television series, which aired on CBC Television in 2005 and 2006. The series, a mockumentary show about a community minor hockey team, depicted the behind-the-scenes interactions between the players, their parents and coaches as the team competed for a spot in the annual youth hockey championship tournament. The cast included Alain Goulem, Paula Boudreau, Christian Potenza, Emily Tilson and Ari Cohen. Seven episodes were produced in the 2004-05 television season, airing in the winter of 2005, and ten episodes were produced in the 2005-06 season. The CBC announced on February 13, 2006, that the show would not be brought back for the 2006-07 television season.
Who’s in it. The Tournament stars Alain Goulem as Barry McConnell, Paula Boudreau as Janice McConnell, Christian Potenza as Doug and Cas Anvar as Dr. Singh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Tournament has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tournament page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tournament tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tournament (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tournament change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Tournament worth watching?
- The Tournament holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tournament?
- The Tournament stars Alain Goulem, Paula Boudreau, Christian Potenza, Cas Anvar and Kate Greenhouse.
- When was The Tournament released?
- The Tournament was released in 2005.