Official Competition (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2021, Official Competition is a comedy and drama film directed by Gastón Duprat, running about 114 minutes. “The best director, the best actors, the best idea?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a billionaire entrepreneur impulsively decides to create an iconic movie, he demands the best. Renowned filmmaker Lola Cuevas is recruited to mastermind this ambitious endeavour. Completing the all-star team are two actors with massive talent but even bigger egos: Hollywood heartthrob Félix Rivero and radical theatre actor Iván Torres. Both are legends, but not exactly best friends. Through a series of increasingly eccentric trials set by Lola, Félix and Iván must confront not only each other but also their own legacies. Who will be left when the cameras finally start rolling?
Who’s in it. Official Competition stars Antonio Banderas as Félix Rivero, Penélope Cruz as Lola Cuevas, José Luis Gómez as Humberto Suárez and Oscar Martínez as Iván Torres, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Official Competition has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Official Competition page.
If you liked it. Fans of Official Competition tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Official Competition (2021)?
- In US, Official Competition is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Official Competition worth watching?
- Official Competition holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Official Competition?
- Official Competition stars Antonio Banderas, Penélope Cruz, José Luis Gómez, Oscar Martínez and Manolo Solo.
- When was Official Competition released?
- Official Competition was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.