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Where to Watch The Contender (2000) in Canada

2000
R
2h 6m
6.9IMDb
76%Rotten Tomatoes
59Metascore

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What it's about

A political thriller about Laine Hanson, a Senator who is nominated to become Vice President following the death of the previous office holder. During the confirmation process, Laine is the victim of a vicious attack on her personal life in which stories of sexual deviancy are spread. She is torn as to whether she should fight back, or stick to her high principles and refuse to comment on the allegations.

Cast and crew

Director: Rod Lurie
Writer: Rod Lurie
Starring: Joan Allen, Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges

Details

Release date: Oct 13, 2000
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, Germany, United States
Box office: $17,872,723
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 1 win & 22 nominations total