The Contestant (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2007, The Contestant is a comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Rodrigo Cortés, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Martín's lucky hit when he wins the most lucrative prize in television history puts his life upside down.
Who’s in it. The Contestant stars Leonardo Sbaraglia as Martín Circo Martín, Chete Lera as Edmundo, Miryam Gallego as Laura and Fernando Cayo as Eloy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Contestant has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Contestant page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Contestant tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Contestant (2007)?
- In GB, The Contestant is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Contestant worth watching?
- The Contestant holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Contestant?
- The Contestant stars Leonardo Sbaraglia, Chete Lera, Miryam Gallego, Fernando Cayo and Myriam De Maeztu.
- When was The Contestant released?
- The Contestant was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.