The Contract (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2006, The Contract is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Bruce Beresford, running about 96 minutes. “Every killer meets his equal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Attempting to recover from a recent family trauma by escaping into the woods for a peaceful hiking trip, an ex-lawman and his young son stumble across a dangerous contract killer.
Who’s in it. The Contract stars Morgan Freeman as Frank Carden, John Cusack as Ray, Alice Krige as Miles and Megan Dodds as Sandra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Contract has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Contract page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Contract tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Contract (2006)?
- In US, The Contract is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Contract worth watching?
- The Contract holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Contract?
- The Contract stars Morgan Freeman, John Cusack, Alice Krige, Megan Dodds and Corey Johnson.
- When was The Contract released?
- The Contract was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.