

Contraband
“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.
Where to watch Contraband in United States
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Where is Contraband streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Peacock Premium, Starz Apple TV Channel, Peacock Premium Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar, VI movies and tv | Apple TV Store, Zee5, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Joyn | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Tivify | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Globoplay | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon 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
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
Chris Farraday

Kate Beckinsale
Kate Farraday

Ben Foster
Sebastian Abney

Giovanni Ribisi
Tim Briggs

Lukas Haas
Danny Raymer

Caleb Landry Jones
Andy

Diego Luna
Gonzalo

J.K. Simmons
Captain Camp

David O'Hara
Jim Church

William Lucking
Bud Farraday

Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
Olaf

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.











