The Contender
Directed by Rod Lurie
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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Top cast
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
Robin Thomas
William Hanson
Kathryn Morris
Paige Willomina
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Contender online?
As of September 20, 2026, The Contender is available to stream on The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The Contender on Netflix?
No — The Contender is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome instead.
Can I rent or buy The Contender online?
Yes. In United States, The Contender can be rented on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The Contender?
As of September 20, 2026, The Contender is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Brazil, Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
