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The Contender

2000 · 126 min · Director: Rod Lurie

The Contender (2000) is a thriller drama, directed by Rod Lurie. It stars Joan Allen and Gary Oldman. The 126-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.

What The Contender Is 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.

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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.

Where can I watch The Contender?

The Contender is available to watch on digital platforms such as Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Contender?

The Contender runs for 126 minutes (2h 6m).

When did The Contender come out?

The Contender was released in 2000.

Who directed The Contender?

The Contender was directed by Rod Lurie.

Who stars in The Contender?

The Contender stars Joan Allen, Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater.

What is The Contender's rating?

The Contender holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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