Is The Contender scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Contender for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Contender in the US?

The Contender is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 6 more and can be rented from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Contender?

The Contender runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).

Is The Contender suitable for kids?

The Contender is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20002h 6mDrama / Thriller

The Contender

Name: The Contender
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 2000-10-13
Duration: 126 min

Sometimes you can assassinate a leader without firing a shot.

The vice president is dead, and as the president makes his choice for a replacement, a secret contest of wills is being waged by a formidable rival. When Senator Laine Hanson is nominated as the first woman in history to hold the office, hidden agendas explode into a battle for power.

TMDB audience score

Based on 275 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Contender at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Long watch · 2h 6m

At 2h 6m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama and thriller.

US availability

9 free · 4 to rent · 4 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 6 more. Listed to rent from 4 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 275 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Contender tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 6m.
It is free to watch on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 6 more in the US.
TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 275 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Contender

Is The Contender scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Contender for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Contender in the US?: The Contender is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 6 more and can be rented from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Contender?: The Contender runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
Is The Contender suitable for kids?: The Contender is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.