---
title: "Contraband"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/contraband-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 77866
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 109
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Contraband (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/contraband-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Contraband is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Thriller, Action, Drama, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Working Title Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A family man returns to smuggling to protect his loved ones."

### Why Watch
- High‑stakes smuggling plot
- Intense chase sequences
- Strong family motivation

### Caveats & Content Note
- Violent and criminal content may not suit all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Contains violence and criminal activity, making it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, tense, fast‑paced, crime, thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/contraband-2012#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Baltasar Kormákur
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Working Title Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mark Wahlberg** as *Chris Farraday*
- **Kate Beckinsale** as *Kate Farraday*
- **Ben Foster** as *Sebastian Abney*
- **Giovanni Ribisi** as *Tim Briggs*
- **Lukas Haas** as *Danny Raymer*
- **Caleb Landry Jones** as *Andy*
- **Diego Luna** as *Gonzalo*
- **J.K. Simmons** as *Captain Camp*
- **David O'Hara** as *Jim Church*
- **William Lucking** as *Bud Farraday*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is Contraband?
It is a thriller, action, drama, and crime film.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is Chris Farraday, a family man.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
He must resume smuggling to repay a debt after his brother‑in‑law angers a drug lord.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is about 1 hour 49 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released in the US?
It was released on January 13, 2012 in the United States.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Contraband — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/77866)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*