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The Competition

6.119802h 3mMovieDramaRomanceMusic

The movie centers on a piano competition whose winner is assured of success. It is Paul's last chance to compete, but newcomer Heidi may be a better pianist. Can romance be far away? Will she take a dive despite the pressure to win from her teacher, Greta, or will she condemn Paul to obscurity?

DirectorJoel Oliansky
WritersWilliam Sackheim·Joel Oliansky
ProducersHoward Pine·William Sackheim

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Joel Oliansky

RDRichard Dreyfuss
Richard Dreyfuss
Paul Dietrich
AIAmy Irving
Amy Irving
Heidi Joan Schoonover
LRLee Remick
Lee Remick
Greta Vandemann
SWSam Wanamaker
Sam Wanamaker
Andrew Erskine
JCJoseph Cali
Joseph Cali
Jerry DiSalvo
TH
Ty Henderson
Michael Humphries
VK
Vicki Kriegler
Tatjana Baronova
BSBea Silvern
Bea Silvern
Madame Gorshev
PSPhilip Sterling
Philip Sterling
Mr. Dietrich
GS
Gloria Stroock
Mrs. Dietrich
JSJames B. Sikking
James B. Sikking
Brudenell
JS
Jimmy Sturtevant
Vinnie DiSalvo

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The Competition — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Competition?

The Competition isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Competition on Netflix?

No, The Competition is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is The Competition on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Competition isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Competition for free?

The Competition isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.