The Contender 2000
“Sometimes you can assassinate a leader without firing a shot.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 126 minutes
- Director
- Rod Lurie
- Networks
- Cinerenta, Cinecontender Internationale, Battleplan Productions
- Where to Stream
- The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV
What is The Contender?
The Contender is a 2000 American political drama film written and directed by Rod Lurie. The film stars Gary Oldman, Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges, and Christian Slater.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 126 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 13, 2000
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Studios
- Cinerenta, Cinecontender Internationale, Battleplan Productions
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $22,428,990
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 275 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~126 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Cinerenta, Cinecontender Internationale, Battleplan Productions
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Overview
The Contender is a 2000 American political drama film written and directed by Rod Lurie. The film stars Gary Oldman, Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges, and Christian Slater. The story focuses on a fictional United States president, played by Bridges, and the events surrounding his appointment of a new vice president after the previous one dies. 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, played by Allen, is nominated as the first woman in history to hold the office of vice president, hidden agendas explode into a battle for power. The film was released in the United States on October 13, 2000, and has a runtime of two hours and six minutes. It falls into the drama and thriller genres and received an R rating.
Should you watch it?
“Senator Laine Hanson is nominated as the first female vice president, igniting a fierce political battle.”
- Explores a high-stakes political battle following the death of the vice president.
- Features the historic nomination of Senator Laine Hanson as the first woman to hold the office.
- Showcases a secret contest of wills and exploding hidden agendas.
- Viewers not interested in political dramas centered around Senate appointments and power struggles may want to skip it.
Watch it if you enjoy political dramas about high-stakes power struggles and vice presidential nominations.
The film is a drama and thriller with a runtime of two hours and six minutes.
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Where to stream The Contender (2000)?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database.
Is The Contender (2000) worth watching?
It is a drama and thriller featuring a notable cast including Gary Oldman, Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges, and Christian Slater.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of two hours and six minutes.
Who wrote and directed the film?
The film was written and directed by Rod Lurie.
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