The Contender

Name: The Contender
Released: 2000-10-13
Rating: 6.705

6.7/10 (273)

·2000· 126 min

Director: Rod Lurie

"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.

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Cast

Joan Allen

Laine Hanson

Gary Oldman

Shelly Runyon

Jeff Bridges

President Jackson Evans

Christian Slater

Reginald Webster

Sam Elliott

Kermit Newman

William L. Petersen

Jack Hathaway

Saul Rubinek

Jerry Tolliver

Philip Baker Hall

Oscar Billings

Robin Thomas

William Hanson

Kathryn Morris

Paige Willomina

Mike Binder

Lewis Hollis

Kristen Shaw

Fiona Hathaway

In brief

The Contender (2000) is a drama, thriller film. With an average rating of 6.7/10 from 273 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 6min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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How long is The Contender?

The Contender runs 126 minutes (2h 6min).

What rating does The Contender have?

The Contender has an average rating of 6.7/10 based on 273 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Contender from?

The Contender was released in 2000.