The Contractor (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2022, The Contractor is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Tarik Saleh, running about 103 minutes. “The mission is not what it seems.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After being involuntarily discharged from the U.S. Special Forces, James Harper decides to support his family by joining a private contracting organization alongside his best friend and under the command of a fellow veteran. Overseas on a covert mission, Harper must evade those trying to kill him while making his way back home.
Who’s in it. The Contractor stars Chris Pine as James, Ben Foster as Mike, Gillian Jacobs as Brianne and Sander Thomas as Jack, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Contractor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel 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 Contractor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Contractor 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 Contractor (2022)?
- In US, The Contractor is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, 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 Contractor worth watching?
- The Contractor holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Contractor?
- The Contractor stars Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Gillian Jacobs, Sander Thomas and Eddie Marsan.
- When was The Contractor released?
- The Contractor was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.