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The Contender (2000) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
The Contender at a Glance
The Contender is a 2000 drama and thriller film helmed by Rod Lurie, with a cast led by Joan Allen, Gary Oldman and Jeff Bridges. It is 2 hours 6 minutes long and premiered on October 13, 2000. The Contender holds an average TMDB user score of 6.7/10 from 274 votes and is rated R in the United States.
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Storyline & 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.
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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
Frequently Asked Questions About The Contender
When was The Contender released?
The Contender was released on October 13, 2000.
What is the runtime of The Contender?
The Contender has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
Who stars in The Contender?
The Contender stars Joan Allen as Laine Hanson, Gary Oldman as Shelly Runyon, Jeff Bridges as President Jackson Evans and Christian Slater as Reginald Webster. The cast also includes Sam Elliott, William L. Petersen, Saul Rubinek and Philip Baker Hall.
Who directed The Contender?
The Contender was directed by Rod Lurie. The screenplay is credited to Rod Lurie.
What genre is The Contender?
The Contender is listed on TMDB as a mix of drama and thriller.
What is The Contender rated?
The Contender is rated R in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.7/10 from 274 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Contender for free?
You can watch the official trailer for The Contender, "The Contender - Trailer", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to The Contender?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Contender include A House of Dynamite (2025), Max (2002), Murder at 1600 (1997), Too Big to Fail (2011) and Chief of Station (2024).
Can I stream the full movie of The Contender on 123Movies?
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