How to Lose a Popularity Contest

2026 1h 43m EN

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5.2

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★5.2TMDB · 13

RomanceComedy

Synopsis

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A rebellious student and a perfectionist overachiever form an unlikely alliance in their race for student body president, discovering unexpected feelings along the way.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Stephen S. Campanelli
Writers: Kaitlin Reilly, Dorian Keyes
Languages: English
Countries: Canada

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Stephen S. Campanelli, shot by Stephen Maier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Matthew Rogers. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Sara Waisglass and Chase Hudson and Lillian Doucet-Roche carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt36934619 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 13 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Stephen S. Campanelli directs. Stephen Maier behind the camera. Matthew Rogers scores. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
2Directed by Stephen S. Campanelli, shot by Stephen Maier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Matthew Rogers. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Sara Waisglass and Chase Hudson and Lillian Doucet-Roche carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt36934619 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 13 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.