Contenders
Synopsis
An underdog sports documentary about a long suffering high school football program and their turnaround when a former player comes back as the head coach.
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Contenders (2026) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-26
Top Cast
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Local premiere in Bellows Falls, Vermont
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brantley Palmer
- Original Score
- Dustin Krefft
- Original Title
- Contenders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 11/06/2026
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- MMD Productions, Fixer Upper Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brantley Palmer
Dustin Krefft
Stephen Parkhurst
Brantley Palmer, Sarah Cushing, Stephen Parkhurst, Oriana Schwindt
Department Leadership Roster
Brantley Palmer
Director
Stephen Parkhurst
Editor
Stephen Parkhurst
Producer
Oriana Schwindt
Producer
Dustin Krefft
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Contenders
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What is Contenders about?
An underdog sports documentary about a long suffering high school football program and their turnaround when a former player comes back as the head coach.
Who directed Contenders?
Contenders was directed by Brantley Palmer.
Who stars in Contenders?
The principal cast of Contenders includes Orion Binney, James Tremblay, Bill Allen, Gideon Cavallo, Jerry Cray.
When was Contenders released and how long is it?
Contenders was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Contenders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Contenders was composed by Dustin Krefft.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Contenders?
Contenders holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).