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The Contender
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The Contender at a glance
The Contender is a 2000 drama and thriller film, running 2h 6m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Pluto TV, YouTube and YouTube.
Rated R in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2000-10-13
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- Director
- Rod Lurie
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 275 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmThe 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
14 names
Joan AllenLaine Hanson
Gary OldmanShelly Runyon
Jeff BridgesPresident Jackson Evans
Christian SlaterReginald Webster
Sam ElliottKermit Newman
William L. PetersenJack Hathaway
Saul RubinekJerry Tolliver
Philip Baker HallOscar Billings
Robin ThomasWilliam Hanson
Kathryn MorrisPaige Willomina
Mike BinderLewis Hollis
Kristen ShawFiona Hathaway
Douglas UrbanskiMakerowitzNoah FryrearTimmy
Questions about The Contender
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Contender in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Contender is listed on Pluto TV, YouTube, YouTube. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Contender suitable for children?
The Contender is rated R in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Contender on PelisPlus UK?
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What is The Contender about?
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.
How long is The Contender?
The Contender runs for 2h 6m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Contender trailer?
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