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The Human Contract (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 4.6

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Released in 2008, The Human Contract is a drama film directed by Jada Pinkett Smith, running about 107 minutes. “Bound by desire.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A free-spirited woman leads a businessman down a path of reckless abandon.

Who’s in it. The Human Contract stars Paz Vega as Michael Reed, Jason Clarke as Julian Wright, Idris Elba as Larry and Jada Pinkett Smith as Rita, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Human Contract has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Human Contract page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Human Contract tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Human Contract (2008)?
In US, The Human Contract is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Human Contract worth watching?
The Human Contract holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Human Contract?
The Human Contract stars Paz Vega, Jason Clarke, Idris Elba, Jada Pinkett Smith and T.J. Thyne.
When was The Human Contract released?
The Human Contract was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.