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The Contender (2000)
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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.
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Strong recommendationRise-to-power
EnergyRising and charged
ToneEpic and aspirational
ExperienceGrowth, power, and escalation
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a rise-from-below journey built on training, power shifts, and the satisfaction of steady progression.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weightNot a casual watch
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Best suited for17+
Content levelMature content
GuidanceNot suitable for children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Tension & suspense• Serious themes
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Viewer insight The Contender is a 2000 film in the Drama / Thriller category from Germany, United Kingdom, United States. Directed by Rod Lurie. Starring Joan Allen and Gary Oldman. Runtime: about 126 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. TMDB rating: 6.7/10.
Genre: Drama / Thriller, Released in 2000, Original language: English, Production: Germany, United Kingdom, United States, Runtime: about 126 minutes, Starring Joan Allen and Gary Oldman.
Runtime
126 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
Germany, United Kingdom, United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Joan Allen
Laine Hanson
Gary Oldman
Shelly Runyon
Jeff Bridges
President Jackson Evans
Christian Slater
Reginald Webster
Sam Elliott
Kermit Newman
William L. Petersen
Jack Hathaway
Saul Rubinek
Jerry Tolliver
Philip Baker Hall
Oscar Billings
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Robin Thomas
William Hanson
Kathryn Morris
Paige Willomina
Mike Binder
Lewis Hollis
Kristen Shaw
Fiona Hathaway
Douglas Urbanski
Makerowitz
Noah Fryrear
Timmy
Director: Rod Lurie
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1What is movie The Contender (2000)?
It is a movie released in 2000 within the Drama, Thriller category.
2What is the story of The Contender?
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4What is the rating of The Contender?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 based on 264 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The Contender?
Its runtime is about 126 minutes.
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