Movie

The Contender

“Sometimes you can assassinate a leader without firing a shot.”

★ 6.7(265)20002h 6m

The Contender is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Rod Lurie
Release date: 2000-10-13
Runtime: 2h 6m
Language: German
Box office: $22,428,990
Budget: $20,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Cinerenta

The Contender — trailer

About The Contender

The Contender is a 2000 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Rod Lurie, starring Joan Allen, Gary Oldman and Jeff Bridges. It has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 265 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Contender in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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

Themes & keywords

usa presidentwashington dc, usagovernmentpoliticssex scandalvice president

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Contender in Canada?+

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

Is The Contender on Netflix?+

The Contender is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Contender?+

The Contender has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).

Who stars in The Contender?+

The Contender stars Joan Allen, Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater and Sam Elliott.

When did The Contender come out?+

The Contender is a 2000 movie directed by Rod Lurie.

What genre is The Contender?+

The Contender is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed The Contender?+

The Contender was directed by Rod Lurie.