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How to Lose a Popularity Contest
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How to Lose a Popularity Contest

2026-08-01 · 103 min · ★ 4.9

Romance · Comedy

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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Directors
Stephen S. Campanelli
Production companies
Great Pacific Media, Thunderbird Entertainment
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sara WaisglassSara WaisglassEllie Pearse
Chase HudsonChase HudsonNate Reed
Lillian Doucet-RocheLillian Doucet-RocheQuinn
Graham VerchereGraham VerchereRowan Cross
Ecstasia SandersEcstasia SandersGloria Everdeen
Kyra LerouxKyra LerouxAja Fox
Aiden HowardAiden HowardCharlie 'Streaker' Dupont
Jana MorrisonJana MorrisonLauren Nicholls
Sebastien RobertsSebastien RobertsShane Pearse
Sean AmsingSean AmsingArtoun Festekjian
Janelle BeadallJanelle BeadallDivya Madhavi
Bob FrazerBob FrazerNate's Dad
Tyler RobergeTyler RobergeAdam
Yvette Dudley-NeumanDenise
Laerke Peterson12-Year-Old Ellie
Miles Phoenix Foley12-Year-Old Charlie
Kingston GoodjohnKingston Goodjohn12-Year-Old Rowan
Knox Hamilton12-Year-Old Nate
Parker McLellanParker McLellanJules
Glen GordonGlen GordonTyler

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