Contraband(2012)
What would you hide to protect your family?
Contraband Synopsis
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.
Contraband (2012) is a thriller, action, drama and crime film directed by Baltasar Kormákur, released on January 12, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale, Ben Foster and Giovanni Ribisi. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 2,275 ratings.
- Director:
- Baltasar Kormákur
- Writers:
- Aaron Guzikowski, Arnaldur Indriðason, Óskar Jónasson
- Producers:
- Tim Bevan, Baltasar Kormákur, Eric Fellner
- Cinematographer:
- Barry Ackroyd
- Composer:
- Clinton Shorter
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Working Title Films, Leverage Entertainment, Closest to the Hole Productions, Farraday Films, BlueEyes Productions
- Budget:
- $25,000,000
- Revenue:
- $96,262,212
- Status:
- Released
Contraband (2012) Trailer
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Contraband Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Contraband.
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On Demand & Digital Trailer
Teaser
Chris Rescues his Wife from a Concrete Pour
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Chris talks to Sebastian at an AA meeting
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Chris asks Briggs if they can work out a deal
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Chris tells Kate he is going to do another run
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Chris is interrogated by customs officers
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Briggs and his crew approach Chris after he gets off the boat
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Contraband Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mark Wahlberg
as Chris Farraday
Kate Beckinsale
as Kate Farraday
Ben Foster
as Sebastian Abney
Giovanni Ribisi
as Tim Briggs
Lukas Haas
as Danny Raymer
Caleb Landry Jones
as Andy
Diego Luna
as Gonzalo
J.K. Simmons
as Captain Camp
David O'Hara
as Jim Church
William Lucking
as Bud Farraday
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
as Olaf
Robert Wahlberg
as John Bryce
Key crew
Directed by Baltasar Kormákur, written by Aaron Guzikowski, Arnaldur Indriðason and Óskar Jónasson, produced by Tim Bevan, Baltasar Kormákur and Eric Fellner.
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Contraband Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 2,275 ratings.
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Contraband – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Contraband online?
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Contraband (2012) is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and Starz Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Contraband?
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The main cast of Contraband (2012) includes Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale, Ben Foster, Giovanni Ribisi and Lukas Haas. The film was directed by Baltasar Kormákur. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Contraband released?
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Contraband was released on January 12, 2012 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Contraband worth watching?
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Contraband (2012) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 2,275 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Contraband?
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