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Contraband

2012·Movie·R·109 min·6.3(2,225)

What would you hide to protect your family?

When his brother-in-law runs afoul of a drug lord, family man Chris Farraday turns to a skill he abandoned long ago—smuggling—to repay the debt. But the job goes wrong, and Farraday finds himself wanted by cops, crooks and killers alike.

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FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
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JapanAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Contraband

Contraband is a 2012 English-language thriller, action and drama film directed by Baltasar Kormákur. The cast is led by Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale, Ben Foster. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 2200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Peacock Premium, Starz Apple TV Channel, Peacock Premium Plus.

Contraband was produced by Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, and Working Title Films and made in Iceland and United States of America. It was released on January 12, 2012, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $96 million worldwide.

Director
Baltasar Kormákur
Writers
Aaron Guzikowski
Release date
January 12, 2012
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
Iceland, United States of America
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$96 million
Production
Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Working Title Films
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Contraband cast & crew

Contraband was directed by Baltasar Kormákur and written by Aaron Guzikowski.

The cast features Mark Wahlberg as Chris Farraday, Kate Beckinsale as Kate Farraday, Ben Foster as Sebastian Abney, Giovanni Ribisi as Tim Briggs, Lukas Haas as Danny Raymer, and Caleb Landry Jones as Andy.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Clinton Shorter, cinematography is by Barry Ackroyd, and it was produced by Tim Bevan and Evan Hayes.

Is Contraband worth watching?

Contraband holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 2,225 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.

At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy thriller, action, and drama, Contraband is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Contraband

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Cast of Contraband

Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg

Chris Farraday

Kate Beckinsale

Kate Beckinsale

Kate Farraday

Ben Foster

Ben Foster

Sebastian Abney

Giovanni Ribisi

Giovanni Ribisi

Tim Briggs

Lukas Haas

Lukas Haas

Danny Raymer

Caleb Landry Jones

Caleb Landry Jones

Andy

Diego Luna

Diego Luna

Gonzalo

J.K. Simmons

J.K. Simmons

Captain Camp

David O'Hara

David O'Hara

Jim Church

William Lucking

William Lucking

Bud Farraday

Ólafur Darri Ólafsson

Ólafur Darri Ólafsson

Olaf

Robert Wahlberg

Robert Wahlberg

John Bryce

Contraband — FAQs

Where can I watch Contraband in United States?

Contraband is streaming on Peacock Premium, Starz Apple TV Channel, Peacock Premium Plus in United States.

Is Contraband on Peacock Premium?

Yes — Contraband is currently available on Peacock Premium in United States.

What language is Contraband in?

Contraband is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Contraband?

Contraband runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).

What is Contraband rated?

Contraband is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 2,225 ratings.

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