The Contender
2000, English. Directed by Rod Lurie.
Sometimes you can assassinate a leader without firing a shot.
The vice president is dead, and as the president makes his choice for a replacement, a secret contest of wills is being waged by a formidable rival. When Senator Laine Hanson is nominated as the first woman in history to hold the office, hidden agendas explode into a battle for power.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 275 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Contender isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Rod LurieDirector
- Joan AllenLaine Hanson
- Gary OldmanShelly Runyon
- Jeff BridgesPresident Jackson Evans
- Christian SlaterReginald Webster
- Sam ElliottKermit Newman
- William L. PetersenJack Hathaway
- Saul RubinekJerry Tolliver
- Philip Baker HallOscar Billings
- Robin ThomasWilliam Hanson
- Kathryn MorrisPaige Willomina
- Mike BinderLewis Hollis
- Kristen ShawFiona Hathaway
Details
- Released
- 13 October 2000
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Rod Lurie
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $22M
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The Contender: quick answers
Is The Contender worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 275 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Contender?
The Contender runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Does The Contender have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Contender. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Contender parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Contender is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Contender on?
The Contender isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Contender?
If you liked The Contender, try Murder at 1600, The Good Neighbor, The Hummingbird Project.
Who directed The Contender?
The Contender (2000) was directed by Rod Lurie and stars Joan Allen, Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges.