Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 12, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Contest

If you loved The Contest, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Apology

The Apology

2022ā€¢ā˜… 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Contest for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Twenty years after the disappearance of her daughter, a recovering alcoholic is preparing to host her family's Christmas celebration when her estranged ex-brother-in-law arrives un...

#2
I'll Be Home for Christmas

I'll Be Home for Christmas

2016ā€¢ā˜… 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Contest for fans of TV Movie. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Jackie Foster, a dynamic Assistant District Attorney and single mom, is looking forward to wrapping up her latest case and spending Christmas with Gracie, her adorable and precocio...

#3
Starting Over

Starting Over

1979ā€¢ā˜… 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Contest for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After divorcing his ambitious singer wife, a middle-aged man begins a new relationship with a teacher....

#4
Holidate

Holidate

2020ā€¢ā˜… 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Contest for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Fed up with being single on holidays, two strangers agree to be each other's platonic plus-ones all year long, only to catch real feelings along the way....

#5
Evelyn

Evelyn

2002ā€¢ā˜… 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Contest for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Desmond Doyle is devastated when his wife abandons their family on the day after Christmas. His unemployment, and the fact that there is no woman in the house to care for the child...

#6
A Merry Little Ex-Mas

A Merry Little Ex-Mas

2025ā€¢ā˜… 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Contest for fans of Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Recently separated, Kate hopes to celebrate one last perfect family Christmas with her soon-to-be ex-husband Everett and their kids before their divorce is final and the house is s...

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