

The Contender
Sometimes you can assassinate a leader without firing a shot.
6.7(273)20002h 6m3
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.
TMDB
6.7/10
273 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $22.4M
- Language
- German
- usa president
- washington dc, usa
- government
- politics
- sex scandal
- vice president
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Where to watch
All optionsAvailability for United States. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- TheatricalR13 Oct 2000
- PhysicalRDVD6 Mar 2001
FranceFR
- TheatricalTP4 May 2001
GermanyDE
- Theatrical1229 Jun 2001
GreeceGR
- Theatrical1327 Apr 2001
IrelandIE
- Digital / OTT1520 Apr 2001
JapanJP
- Digital / OTTR15+23 Jun 2001
TürkiyeTR
- Theatrical16 Mar 2001
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Contender released?
- The Contender was released on 13 October 2000.
- Where can I watch The Contender online?
- The Contender is available on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Contender?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Contender is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Contender?
- The Contender holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 273 votes.
- Who directed The Contender?
- The Contender (2000) was directed by Rod Lurie.
- How long is The Contender?
- The Contender runs for 2h 6m.











