The Contractor (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2007, The Contractor is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Josef Rusnak, running about 105 minutes. “The world's greatest marksman is now a marked man.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Former CIA Operative James Dial is coaxed back into action to kill a terrorist in London, but it all goes wrong and he is forced into hiding, where he meets and befriends a 12 year old girl.
Who’s in it. The Contractor stars Wesley Snipes as James Dial, Eliza Bennett as Emily Day, Lena Headey as DI Annette Ballard and Ralph Brown as Jeremy Collins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Contractor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 (2007)?
- In US, The Contractor is available to 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 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Contractor?
- The Contractor stars Wesley Snipes, Eliza Bennett, Lena Headey, Ralph Brown and Charles Dance.
- When was The Contractor released?
- The Contractor was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.