10 Melodramas About Contests You Must Watch

Description: A popular high school jock bets he can turn an artistic, unpopular girl into the prom queen, leading to a competition of popularity and an unexpected romance.

Fact: The film was loosely inspired by "Pygmalion" and "My Fair Lady." It was one of the first films to feature a promposal.

Description: A cheerleading squad must defend their national title against a rival team, leading to a story of rivalry, friendship, and unexpected romance.

Fact: The film helped popularize cheerleading as a competitive sport in movies. The iconic cheer "Brrr, it's cold in here" was improvised by the cast.

Description: This film follows an FBI agent who goes undercover in the Miss United States beauty pageant to thwart a terrorist plot, only to find herself falling for the competition's charm and the pageant's director.

Fact: Sandra Bullock did her own stunts for the film, including the famous fight scene in the bathroom. The film was inspired by the real-life story of FBI agent turned beauty queen, Mary Ellen O'Toole.

Description: In this modern retelling of Cinderella, a high school student enters a masked ball to meet her online crush, who turns out to be the school's most popular guy, leading to a competition of identity and love.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations in Los Angeles, including the famous Hollywood High School. Hilary Duff performed her own singing in the movie.

Description: Princess Mia must find a suitable husband within 30 days to secure her throne, leading to a competition of suitors and a romantic subplot.

Fact: The film was shot in Los Angeles, standing in for the fictional kingdom of Genovia. The character of Lord Nicholas Devereaux was created specifically for this sequel.

Description: A rebellious teen gymnast is forced back into the competitive world of gymnastics, where she must compete against her former teammates and find her place in the sport.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life gymnasts who rebelled against the strict rules of the sport. Missy Peregrym, who plays the lead, did most of her own gymnastics stunts.

Description: A troubled street dancer is sentenced to community service at a prestigious dance school, where he partners with a ballerina for a dance competition, sparking a romance.

Fact: The film spawned a franchise with several sequels. The dance sequences were choreographed by Jamal Sims, who also worked on "Dancing with the Stars."

Description: A high school senior labeled as the "Designated Ugly Fat Friend" decides to reinvent herself, leading to a competition of popularity and a blossoming romance.

Fact: The film's title is based on the slang term "DUFF," which stands for "Designated Ugly Fat Friend." Mae Whitman, who plays the lead, was also the voice of Katara in "Avatar: The Last Airbender."

Description: A college student joins an a cappella group to win a national competition, finding love and friendship along the way.

Fact: The film was based on the non-fiction book "Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory" by Mickey Rapkin. The cast performed all the a cappella songs live on set.

Description: A former hockey player teams up with a figure skater to compete in the Winter Olympics, leading to an unexpected romance amidst the high stakes of the competition.

Fact: The film's title refers to the edge of the skate blade, which is crucial in figure skating. The movie's sequel, "The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold," was released in