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How to Lose a Popularity Contest
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Directed by Stephen S. Campanelli. With Sara Waisglass, Chase Hudson, Lillian Doucet-Roche.
4.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA 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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MoviHero lists August 1, 2026 as the release date for How to Lose a Popularity Contest. Stephen S. Campanelli is the listed director. The listed cast includes Sara Waisglass as Ellie Pearse, Chase Hudson as Nate Reed, Lillian Doucet-Roche as Quinn, Graham Verchere as Rowan Cross. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 1, 2026
GenresComedy · Romance
Runtime1h 43m
DirectorStephen S. Campanelli
CastSara Waisglass as Ellie Pearse, Chase Hudson as Nate Reed, Lillian Doucet-Roche as Quinn, Graham Verchere as Rowan Cross
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Violence2/10
Rewatchability4/10
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otherGloria EverdeenGloria Everdeen appears in How to Lose a Popularity Contest (2026).Open character guide otherEllie PearseEllie Pearse appears in How to Lose a Popularity Contest (2026).Open character guide otherRowan CrossRowan Cross appears in How to Lose a Popularity Contest (2026).Open character guide otherQuinnQuinn appears in How to Lose a Popularity Contest (2026).Open character guide otherNate ReedNate Reed appears in How to Lose a Popularity Contest (2026).Open character guide otherAja FoxAja Fox appears in How to Lose a Popularity Contest (2026).Open character guide
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