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7.1 / 10(10 votes)IMDbNR20251h 28mUnited States of America

Killing the Competition

Synopsis

A loving mother becomes enraged after her daughter is cut from her alma mater's dance team.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-07

Release History & Theatrical Window

Digital Streaming Debut

March 1, 2025

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Lee Gabiana
Screenplay & Story
Jane Espenson, Christina Welsh
Original Score
Jacques Brautbar
Original Title
Killing the Competition
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 28m
Production Studios
Lifetime

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Lee Gabiana

Screenplay & Story

Jane Espenson, Christina Welsh

Original Score & Music

Jacques Brautbar

Director of Photography

Broderick Engelhard

Film Editing

Desirae Williams

Producers

Melissa Joan Hart, Jeffrey Tinnell, Robert Tinnell, Paula Hart, Maritte Lee Go

Department Leadership Roster

Jane Espenson

Jane Espenson

Writer

Lee Gabiana

Director

Christina Welsh

Christina Welsh

Writer

Jeffrey Tinnell

Producer

Robert Tinnell

Robert Tinnell

Producer

Broderick Engelhard

Director of Photography

Desirae Williams

Editor

Richard Fike

Richard Fike

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Killing the Competition

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What is Killing the Competition about?

A loving mother becomes enraged after her daughter is cut from her alma mater's dance team.

Who directed Killing the Competition?

Killing the Competition was directed by Lee Gabiana.

Who stars in Killing the Competition?

The principal cast of Killing the Competition includes Melissa Joan Hart, Lily Brooks O'Briant, Valerie Loo, Eddie Mills, Anzu Lawson.

When was Killing the Competition released and how long is it?

Killing the Competition was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.

Who composed the musical score for Killing the Competition?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Killing the Competition was composed by Jacques Brautbar.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Killing the Competition?

Killing the Competition holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).