Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 21, 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
Re-Births

Re-Births

2017★ 7.4

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

A documentary film depicting five intimate portraits of migrants who fled their country of origin to seek refuge in France and find a space of freedom where they can fully experien...

#2
Bibi & Tina: Bewildered and Bewitched

Bibi & Tina: Bewildered and Bewitched

2014★ 6.2

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

When robbers hit Falkenstein castle, teen witch Bibi and pal Tina hunt for the crooks, then devise a plan to save the neighbors' failing ranch....

#3
Bring the Soul: The Movie

Bring the Soul: The Movie

2019★ 8.4

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

A glimpse into K-pop group BTS’ world away from the stage, featuring intimate group discussions alongside spectacular concert performances from their world tour....

#4
Android Re-Enactment

Android Re-Enactment

2011★ 7.1

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

Ermus Daglek, retired Empathtek engineer, commandeers a defunct factory where he creates androids based on persons from his past and recreates a dinner party where he lost the love...

#5
Into the Labyrinth

Into the Labyrinth

2019★ 6.4

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

When a kidnapping victim turns up alive after fifteen years, a profiler and a private investigator try to piece together the mystery....

#6
G.I. Joe: Retaliation

G.I. Joe: Retaliation

2013★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Contest for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Framed for crimes against the country, the G.I. Joe team is terminated by Presidential order. This forces the G.I. Joes into not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are fo...