Contraband (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1940, Contraband is a thriller, adventure and war film directed by Michael Powell, running about 92 minutes. “Stop that man and woman! His mission is deadlier than that of the enemy in the sky. Her beauty is a dangerous weapon of war!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a neutral Danish merchant ship is forced to put into port after trying to evade British wartime contraband control, its captain becomes involved in a beautiful British Naval Intelligent agent's efforts to capture a group of German spies operating from a London cinema.
Who’s in it. Contraband stars Conrad Veidt as Capt. Andersen, Valerie Hobson as Mrs. Sorensen, Hay Petrie as Axel Skold and Joss Ambler as Lt. Cmdr. Ashton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Contraband has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Contraband page.
If you liked it. Fans of Contraband tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Contraband (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Contraband change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Contraband worth watching?
- Contraband holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, adventure and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Contraband?
- Contraband stars Conrad Veidt, Valerie Hobson, Hay Petrie, Joss Ambler and Raymond Lovell.
- When was Contraband released?
- Contraband was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.