Movie

Contraband

“What would you hide to protect your family?”

★ 6.3(2,221)20121h 49m

Contraband is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Baltasar Kormákur
Release date: 2012-01-12
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: English
Box office: $96,262,212
Budget: $25,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Iceland
Studio: Universal Pictures

Contraband — trailer

About Contraband

Contraband is a 2012 movie in the Thriller, Action and Drama genres, directed by Baltasar Kormákur, starring Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale and Ben Foster. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 2,221 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Contraband in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Mark Wahlberg

Chris Farraday

Kate Beckinsale

Kate Farraday

Ben Foster

Sebastian Abney

Giovanni Ribisi

Tim Briggs

Lukas Haas

Danny Raymer

Caleb Landry Jones

Andy

Diego Luna

Gonzalo

J.K. Simmons

Captain Camp

David O'Hara

Jim Church

William Lucking

Bud Farraday

Ólafur Darri Ólafsson

Olaf

Robert Wahlberg

John Bryce

Themes & keywords

drug smugglingsmuggling (contraband)brother-in-lawalarm systemcustomscounterfeit moneyfamily mandrug runnercontainer shipcriminalsowe money to criminalsconnectionsex criminalmissing drugs

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Contraband in Canada?+

In Canada, Contraband is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Contraband on Netflix?+

Contraband is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Contraband?+

Contraband has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in Contraband?+

Contraband stars Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale, Ben Foster, Giovanni Ribisi and Lukas Haas.

When did Contraband come out?+

Contraband is a 2012 movie directed by Baltasar Kormákur.

What genre is Contraband?+

Contraband is Thriller, Action, Drama and Crime film.

Who directed Contraband?+

Contraband was directed by Baltasar Kormákur.