Movie

The Contract

“Every killer meets his equal.”

★ 5.8(568)20061h 36m

The Contract is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

Where to watch The Contract

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Good to know

Director: Bruce Beresford
Release date: 2006-04-05
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Box office: $5,549,200
Budget: $25,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Emmett/Furla Films

The Contract — trailer

About The Contract

The Contract is a 2006 movie in the Drama, Action and Thriller genres, directed by Bruce Beresford, starring Morgan Freeman, John Cusack and Alice Krige. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 568 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Contract in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Attempting to recover from a recent family trauma by escaping into the woods for a peaceful hiking trip, an ex-lawman and his young son stumble across a dangerous contract killer.

Cast

Morgan Freeman

Frank Carden

John Cusack

Ray

Alice Krige

Miles

Megan Dodds

Sandra

Corey Johnson

Davis

Jonathan Hyde

Turner

Bill Smitrovich

Wainwright

Anthony Warren

Royko

Ned Bellamy

Evans

Thomas Lockyer

Johnson

Gary Whelan

Stanfield

Ian Shaw

Michaels

Themes & keywords

usa presidenthitmanfbiattempted murdermission of murderserial killer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Contract in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream The Contract on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is The Contract on Netflix?+

Yes — The Contract is available to stream on Netflix in Japan.

How long is The Contract?+

The Contract has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in The Contract?+

The Contract stars Morgan Freeman, John Cusack, Alice Krige, Megan Dodds and Corey Johnson.

When did The Contract come out?+

The Contract is a 2006 movie directed by Bruce Beresford.

What genre is The Contract?+

The Contract is Drama, Action, Thriller and Crime film.

Who directed The Contract?+

The Contract was directed by Bruce Beresford.