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The Competition

Name: The Competition
Director: Harvey Lowry
Released: 2018
Duration: 105 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2018

TV-14

Director

Harvey Lowry

Runtime

105 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film follows a conventional romantic comedy structure, emphasizing individual psychological tension over broader social issues. While the protagonist's skepticism about infidelity adds a unique angle, the narrative does not engage with larger social contexts. Without information on casting or setting, it is unclear how well the film represents diverse identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Competition have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a traditional romantic relationship between a man and a woman. There are no visible signs of LGBTQ+ subtext or non-cisgender characters in the main storyline.

How does The Competition portray gender?

Fair

The female protagonist presents a skeptical view on monogamy, going beyond simple romantic clichés. However, it is unclear whether the male lead's challenge subverts or reinforces traditional masculine authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Competition?

Minimal

The available information provides no details regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast or the setting. Consequently, no assessment of racial diversity can be made.

How does The Competition represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot questions the sanctity of lifelong fidelity, challenging traditional romantic ideals without addressing broader social or religious institutions.

Does The Competition include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative focuses solely on the psychological conflict between the two leads.

Present on Screen

The female lead's cynical view on relationships deviates from typical romantic comedy clichés.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
There is no evidence of racial, ethnic, or disability-related diversity within the narrative.
The story focuses narrowly on a binary romantic pairing rather than exploring broader social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

A romantic comedy about a woman who thinks all people eventually cheat and a man who challenges her to a competition to prove that she's wrong.

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