Contraband (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2012, Contraband is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Baltasar Kormákur, running about 109 minutes. “What would you hide to protect your family?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When his brother-in-law runs afoul of a drug lord, family man Chris Farraday turns to a skill he abandoned long ago—smuggling—to repay the debt. But the job goes wrong, and Farraday finds himself wanted by cops, crooks and killers alike.
Who’s in it. Contraband stars Mark Wahlberg as Chris Farraday, Kate Beckinsale as Kate Farraday, Ben Foster as Sebastian Abney and Giovanni Ribisi as Tim Briggs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Contraband has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $96.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV 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 Contraband page.
If you liked it. Fans of Contraband 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 Contraband (2012)?
- In US, Contraband is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, 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 Contraband worth watching?
- Contraband holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Contraband?
- Contraband stars Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale, Ben Foster, Giovanni Ribisi and Diego Luna.
- When was Contraband released?
- Contraband was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.