Contraband
2012, English. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 2,304 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Contraband
Contraband is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India.
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Cast & crew
- Baltasar KormákurDirector
- Mark WahlbergChris Farraday
- Kate BeckinsaleKate Farraday
- Ben FosterSebastian Abney
- Giovanni RibisiTim Briggs
- Lukas HaasDanny Raymer
- Caleb Landry JonesAndy
- Diego LunaGonzalo
- J.K. SimmonsCaptain Camp
- David O'HaraJim Church
- William LuckingBud Farraday
- Ólafur Darri ÓlafssonOlaf
- Robert WahlbergJohn Bryce
Details
- Released
- 12 January 2012
- Country
- Iceland, United States of America
- Written by
- Aaron Guzikowski
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $96M
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News & fan talk
What Contraband is based on
Contraband is based on Reykjavík-Rotterdam, a 2008 film.
Film · 2008
Reykjavík-Rotterdam
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Contraband: quick answers
Is Contraband worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 2,304 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Contraband?
Contraband runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Contraband have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Contraband. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Contraband parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Contraband is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Contraband on?
Contraband is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Contraband?
If you liked Contraband, try The Town, Parker, Savages.
Who directed Contraband?
Contraband (2012) was directed by Baltasar Kormákur and stars Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale, Ben Foster.
What is Contraband based on?
Contraband is based on Reykjavík-Rotterdam, a 2008 film.