No Contest (1995): cast, story & where to watch

1995 · Film · ★ 4.8

No Contest poster

Released in 1995, No Contest is an action, drama and crime film directed by Paul Lynch, running about 98 minutes. “A roller coaster ride of full frontal, high-octane action!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A beauty contest turns into a hostage situation, when the Miss Galaxy competition is taken over by a gang, demanding a ransom of diamonds. Sharon, a kick-boxing actress, is the host of the show, and the thorn in the terrorists side.

Who’s in it. No Contest stars Shannon Tweed as Sharon Bell, Andrew Dice Clay as Oz, aka Raymond Ulysses Brice, Robert Davi as Sergeant Crane and Roddy Piper as Ice, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, No Contest has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch No Contest page.

If you liked it. Fans of No Contest tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch No Contest (1995)?
In US, No Contest is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is No Contest worth watching?
No Contest holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in No Contest?
No Contest stars Shannon Tweed, Andrew Dice Clay, Robert Davi, Roddy Piper and Nicholas Campbell.
When was No Contest released?
No Contest was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.