Contraband
When his brother-in-law runs afoul of a drug lord, family man Chris Farraday turns to a skill he abandoned long ago—smuggling—to repay the debt. But the job goes wrong, and Farraday finds himself wanted by cops, crooks and killers alike.
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Streaming now in the United States on Netflix and Starz.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Chris Rescues his Wife from a Concrete Pour
Chris talks to Sebastian at an AA meeting
Chris asks Briggs if they can work out a deal
Chris tells Kate he is going to do another run
Chris is interrogated by customs officers
Briggs and his crew approach Chris after he gets off the boat
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Frequently asked questions about Contraband
Where can I watch Contraband in the United States?
Contraband is available to stream on Netflix and Starz in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Contraband on Netflix?
Yes. Contraband is streaming on Netflix in the United States, alongside Starz.
Can I watch Contraband for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Contraband needs a subscription to Netflix and Starz, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for Contraband?
Contraband scores 6.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Contraband?
Contraband stars Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale, Ben Foster, Giovanni Ribisi, and Lukas Haas. Baltasar Kormákur is the director.
How long is Contraband?
Contraband runs 1h 49m (109 minutes).
When did Contraband come out?
Contraband was released on January 12, 2012.
Which studio made Contraband?
Contraband was produced by Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, and Working Title Films in Iceland and the United States.
What was the budget for Contraband?
Contraband was made on a budget of $25,000,000.
How much did Contraband make at the box office?
Contraband grossed $96,262,212 worldwide, against a budget of $25,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.