The Contender (2000)
The Contender is a 2000 drama movie directed by Rod Lurie, with a running time of 2h 6m. It stars Joan Allen, Gary Oldman and Jeff Bridges.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was The Contender released?
The Contender was released on 13 October 2000.
How long is The Contender?
The Contender runs 2h 6m.
Who made The Contender?
The Contender was directed by Rod Lurie.
Where can I watch The Contender?
The Contender is available on Fawesome, Hoopla, Kanopy, Plex, Pluto TV and The Roku Channel.
Where to watch The Contender
Watch free: Fawesome, Hoopla, Kanopy
Watch free with ads: Plex, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
Rent: Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Joan Allen as Laine Hanson
- Gary Oldman as Shelly Runyon
- Jeff Bridges as President Jackson Evans
- Christian Slater as Reginald Webster
- Sam Elliott as Kermit Newman
- William L. Petersen as Jack Hathaway
- Saul Rubinek as Jerry Tolliver
- Philip Baker Hall as Oscar Billings
- Robin Thomas as William Hanson
- Kathryn Morris as Paige Willomina
- Mike Binder as Lewis Hollis
- Kristen Shaw as Fiona Hathaway