Contraband Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

What Would You Hide To Protect Your Family?

Last modified: Feb. 27, 2012

Contraband

Release Date: Friday, January 13, 2012 Theaters

A New Orleans-set thriller about a man trying to stay out of a world he worked so hard to leave behind and the family he'll do anything to protect.

Director: Baltasar Kormakur

Starring: Mark Wahlberg • Kate Beckinsale • Ben Foster • Giovanni Ribisi • Caleb Landry Jones

R Action 1 hr, 50 m

3.95 / 5.0

92% WILL SEE 8% WON'T SEE

Rent or buy

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Chris Farraday (Mark Wahlberg) long ago abandoned his life of crime, but after his brother-in-law, Andy (Caleb Landry Jones), botches a drug deal for his ruthless boss, Tim Briggs (Giovanni Ribisi), Chris is forced back into doing what he does best— running contraband—to settle Andy’s debt. Chris is a legendary smuggler and quickly assembles a crew with the help of his best friend, Sebastian (Ben Foster), for one final run to Panama and back, hoping to return with millions in counterfeit bills. Things quickly fall apart and with only hours to reach the cash, Chris must use his rusty skills to successfully navigate a treacherous criminal network of brutal drug lords, cops and hit men before his wife, Kate (Kate Beckinsale), and sons become their target.

Action Crime Suspense Thriller Remake

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Who stars in Contraband – Cast List

Mark Wahlberg
... Chris Farraday

The Family Plan 2, Uncharted
Kate Beckinsale
... Kate Farraday

Stolen Girl , Wildcat
Ben Foster
... Sebastian Abney

King Ivory, Lone Survivor
Giovanni Ribisi
... Tim Briggs

Avatar: Fire and Ash, Avatar
C
Caleb Landry Jones
Dracula , The Social Network
L
Lukas Haas
... Danny Raymer

High Rollers, The Revenant
J.K. Simmons
... Captain

The Account 2, Zootopia
Diego Luna
... Gonzalo

Kiss of the Spider Woman, MÉXICO 86
M
Michael Beasley
... Davis

1992, April 29, 1992

Who is making Contraband – Crew List

A look at Contraband behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Baltasar Kormakur last helmed Touch and Arthur The King. The film's writer Aaron Guzikowski last penned Papillon and Prisoners.

Director: Baltasar Kormakur
Screenwriter: Aaron Guzikowski
Producers: Tim Bevan
Eric Fellner
Baltasar Kormakur
Stephen Levinson

Studios: Universal Pictures
Production Company: Blue Eyes Productions
Relativity Studios
Universal Pictures
Working Title Films

Production – What we know about the Contraband

Key Facts

A remake of an Icelandic thriller.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2011

Completed

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

Jun 2011

Post-Production

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

Jan 2011

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Dec 2010

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Oct 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for violence, pervasive language and brief drug use
Runtime: 1 hr, 50 m
Tagline: What Would You Hide To Protect Your Family?
Also known as: Reykjavik-Rotterdam, Contrabando
Language: English

Contraband Trailers and Clips

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Contraband Release Date: When was the film released?

Contraband was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, January 13 , 2012. The film was released in approximately 2,863 theaters. There were seven other movies released on the same date, including Joyful Noise, Beauty and the Beast 3D and The Divide.