The Contractor Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 7, 2022

The Contractor

Release Date: Friday, April 1, 2022 Theaters

Director: Tarik Saleh

Starring: Chris Pine • Ben Foster • Gillian Jacobs • Eddie Marsan • Nina Hoss

R Action 1 hr, 43 m

3.94 / 5.0

79% WILL SEE 21% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: After being involuntarily discharged from the U.S. Special Forces, James Harper (Chris Pine) decides to support his family by joining a private contracting organization alongside his best friend (Ben Foster) and under the command of a fellow veteran (Kiefer Sutherland). Overseas on a covert mission, Harper must evade those trying to kill him while making his way back home.

Action Adventure War

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Who stars in The Contractor – Cast List

Chris Pine
... James Harper

Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman 1984
Ben Foster
King Ivory, Finestkind
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Gillian Jacobs
The Box, Life of the Party
E
Eddie Marsan
The Gentlemen, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
N
Nina Hoss
Hedda , TAR
A
Amira Casar
Call Me by Your Name, At Eternity's Gate
F
Fares Fares
A Day and a Half, Cairo Conspiracy
J
J.D. Pardo

Who is making The Contractor – Crew List

A look at The Contractor behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Tarik Saleh last helmed Cairo Conspiracy and Charlie Johnson in the Flames. The film's writer J.P. Davis last penned Plane and Overwatch.

Director: Tarik Saleh
Screenwriter: J.P. Davis
Producers: Esther Hornstein
Basil Iwanyk
Erica Lee

Studios: Paramount Pictures
Production Company: Leonine
Thunder Road Pictures

Production – What we know about the The Contractor

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2021

Completed

Changed The Contractor movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jun 2020

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Oct 2019

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Began principal photography in the U.S., Germany and Romania.

May 2019

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Principal photography is set to begin fall 2019.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for violence and language
Runtime: 1 hr, 43 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Violence of Action
Language: English

The Contractor Trailers and Clips

The Contractor

Official Trailer

The Contractor Release Date: When was the film released?

The Contractor was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, April 1 , 2022. There were 17 17 other movies released on the same date, including Devil You Know, Morbius and You Won't Be Alone.

The Contractor DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

The Contractor is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, June 07, 2022. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of The Contractor today on Amazon.

The Contractor Digital Release Date

The Contractor is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, April 1, 2022. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.