Contest
“Some Friendships are an Acquired Taste.”
Synopsis
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?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Contest "The Movie" Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-03
Top Cast
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Kenton Duty
Matt Prylek
Danny Flaherty
Tommy Dolen
Mary Beth Peil
Angela Maria 'Gran' Tucci
Katherine McNamara
Sarah O'Malley
Kyle Dean Massey
Kyle Prylek
Chris Riggi
Ned
Jan Uczkowski
Philip King
Tina Benko
Rhonda
Raviv Ullman
Rip Barker
Kelley Missal
Anya Bartosh
Kent Moran
Coach Jay Nadley
Talon G. Ackerman
Will Terkin
Alex Boniello
Joe Grasso
Owen Teague
Bobby Butler
Jake Schwencke
Nate Quigley
Megan Channell
Abby Peerson
Morgan B. Ackerman
Lada Bartosh
Dan Fabi
Dennis Wellingstone
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Joseph Giunta
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Joseph Giunta
- Original Score
- Robert J. Cornejo
- Original Title
- Contest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Contest LLC, Percolate Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Joseph Giunta
Anthony Joseph Giunta
Robert J. Cornejo
Giacomo Belletti
Robert Larkin
Howard T. Alter, Steven N. Lerner
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Joseph Giunta
Director
Anthony Joseph Giunta
Screenplay
Howard T. Alter
Producer
Steven N. Lerner
Producer
Robert J. Cornejo
Original Music Composer
Giacomo Belletti
Director of Photography
Robert Larkin
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Contest
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What is Contest 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 directed Contest?
Contest was directed by Anthony Joseph Giunta.
Who stars in Contest?
The principal cast of Contest includes Kenton Duty, Danny Flaherty, Mary Beth Peil, Katherine McNamara, Kyle Dean Massey.
When was Contest released and how long is it?
Contest was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Contest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Contest was composed by Robert J. Cornejo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Contest?
Contest holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).