How to Lose a Popularity Contest
Synopsis
A rebellious student and a perfectionist overachiever form an unlikely alliance in their race for student body president, discovering unexpected feelings along the way.
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TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-12-09
Top Cast
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Sara Waisglass
Ellie Pearse
Chase Hudson
Nate Reed
Lillian Doucet-Roche
Quinn
Graham Verchere
Rowan Cross
Ecstasia Sanders
Gloria Everdeen
Kyra Leroux
Aja Fox
Aiden Howard
Charlie 'Streaker' Dupont
Jana Morrison
Lauren Nicholls
Sebastien Roberts
Shane Pearse
Sean Amsing
Artoun Festekjian
Janelle Beadall
Divya Madhavi
Bob Frazer
Nate's Dad
Tyler Roberge
Adam
Yvette Dudley-Neuman
Denise
Laerke Peterson
12-Year-Old Ellie
Miles Phoenix Foley
12-Year-Old Charlie
Kingston Goodjohn
12-Year-Old Rowan
Knox Hamilton
12-Year-Old Nate
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 16, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen S. Campanelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaitlin Reilly, Dorian Keyes
- Original Score
- Matthew Rogers
- Original Title
- How to Lose a Popularity Contest
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Great Pacific Media, Thunderbird Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen S. Campanelli
Kaitlin Reilly, Dorian Keyes
Matthew Rogers
Stephen Maier
Jason Fischer, Devorah Moos-Hankin, Tony Chung, Lindsay MacAdam
Department Leadership Roster
Jason Fischer
Producer
Stephen S. Campanelli
Director
Kaitlin Reilly
Writer
Dorian Keyes
Writer
Matthew Rogers
Original Music Composer
Stephen Maier
Director of Photography
Lindsay MacAdam
Producer
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is How to Lose a Popularity Contest 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 directed How to Lose a Popularity Contest?
How to Lose a Popularity Contest was directed by Stephen S. Campanelli.
Who stars in How to Lose a Popularity Contest?
The principal cast of How to Lose a Popularity Contest includes Sara Waisglass, Chase Hudson, Lillian Doucet-Roche, Graham Verchere, Ecstasia Sanders.
When was How to Lose a Popularity Contest released and how long is it?
How to Lose a Popularity Contest was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for How to Lose a Popularity Contest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for How to Lose a Popularity Contest was composed by Matthew Rogers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for How to Lose a Popularity Contest?
How to Lose a Popularity Contest holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.