Where to watch The Contender(2000)
In the United States, you can watch The Contender for free on The Roku Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Where to stream The Contender
Availability in United States
Free
The Roku Channel
Kanopy
Hoopla
Fandango at Home Free
Pluto TV
Plex
Plex Channel
Fawesome
Tubi TV
Rent
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube- Fandango At Home
Buy
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 9, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The Contender plot summary
Sometimes you can assassinate a leader without firing a shot.
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.
Details
- Release date
- October 13, 2000
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- Directed by
- Rod Lurie
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 274 votes
The Contender trailer
Cast
Joan AllenLaine Hanson
Gary OldmanShelly Runyon
Jeff BridgesPresident Jackson Evans
Christian SlaterReginald Webster
Sam ElliottKermit Newman
William L. PetersenJack Hathaway
Saul RubinekJerry Tolliver
Philip Baker HallOscar Billings
Robin ThomasWilliam Hanson
Kathryn MorrisPaige Willomina
FAQ
Where can I watch The Contender?
In the United States, you can watch The Contender for free on The Roku Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Can I rent or buy The Contender?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The Contender?
The Contender runs 2h 6m (126 minutes).
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