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Contraband

  • 2012
  • R
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
130K
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Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale, Giovanni Ribisi, and Ben Foster in Contraband (2012)
A reformed criminal returns to his old ways when his brother-in-law gets into trouble. His objective: smuggle $15 million into the US to pay his relative's debt.
Play trailer2:31
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HeistActionAdventureCrimeDramaMysteryThriller

To protect his brother-in-law from a drug lord, a former smuggler heads to Panama to score millions of dollars in counterfeit bills.To protect his brother-in-law from a drug lord, a former smuggler heads to Panama to score millions of dollars in counterfeit bills.To protect his brother-in-law from a drug lord, a former smuggler heads to Panama to score millions of dollars in counterfeit bills.

  • Director
    • Baltasar Kormákur
  • Writers
    • Aaron Guzikowski
    • Arnaldur Indriðason
    • Óskar Jónasson
  • Stars
    • Mark Wahlberg
    • Giovanni Ribisi
    • Kate Beckinsale
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    130K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Baltasar Kormákur
    • Writers
      • Aaron Guzikowski
      • Arnaldur Indriðason
      • Óskar Jónasson
    • Stars
      • Mark Wahlberg
      • Giovanni Ribisi
      • Kate Beckinsale
    • 204User reviews
    • 273Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

    Videos18

    Trailer No. 1
    Trailer 2:31
    Trailer No. 1
    Contraband: Chris Rescues his Wife from a Concrete Pour - Clip
    Clip 8:45
    Contraband: Chris Rescues his Wife from a Concrete Pour - Clip
    Contraband: Chris Rescues his Wife from a Concrete Pour - Clip
    Clip 8:45
    Contraband: Chris Rescues his Wife from a Concrete Pour - Clip
    "Chris Is Interrogated by Customs Officers"
    Clip 0:37
    "Chris Is Interrogated by Customs Officers"
    "Chris Tells Kate He Is Going to Do Another Run"
    Clip 0:41
    "Chris Tells Kate He Is Going to Do Another Run"
    "Chris Talks to Sebastian at an AA Meeting"
    Clip 0:40
    "Chris Talks to Sebastian at an AA Meeting"
    "Chris Asks Briggs If They Can Work Out a Deal"
    Clip 0:53
    "Chris Asks Briggs If They Can Work Out a Deal"

    Photos34

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    Top Cast71

    Mark Wahlberg
    Mark Wahlberg
    • Chris Farraday
    Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi
    • Tim Briggs
    Kate Beckinsale
    Kate Beckinsale
    • Kate Farraday
    Robert Wahlberg
    Robert Wahlberg
    • John Bryce
    Caleb Landry Jones
    Caleb Landry Jones
    • Andy
    Jason Mitchell
    Jason Mitchell
    • Walter
    Paul LeBlanc
    • CBP Official
    Ben Foster
    Ben Foster
    • Sebastian Abney
    Michael J. Taylor
    • Band Member - Lead Vocals
    John Russ Broussard
    • Band Member - Washboard
    Mike Broussard Jr.
    • Band Member - Saxophone
    Arthur Thomas
    • Band Member - Drums
    Lukas Haas
    Lukas Haas
    • Danny Raymer
    Amber Gaiennie
    • Danny's Bride
    Kent Jude Bernard
    • Tommy Raymer
    Andrew Autin
    • Band Member - Guitar
    Beau St. Pierre
    • Band Member - Trumpet
    Ashton McGee
    • Band Member - Trombone
    • Director
      • Baltasar Kormákur
    • Writers
      • Aaron Guzikowski
      • Arnaldur Indriðason
      • Óskar Jónasson
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Reviewers say 'Contraband' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      In a scene at the harbor, Kate Beckinsale is required to say goodbye to Mark Wahlberg, put their kids in the car, and drive away. Only when they came to shoot the scene did the producers learn that Kate doesn't drive.
    • Goofs
      Captain Camp would not have been at the helm while his ship was passing through the Panama Canal. Panama Canal pilots take over the ship during passage.
    • Quotes
      • Chris Farraday: [to Tim] You think you're the only guy with a fucking gun?
    • Crazy credits
      "The Department of Homeland Security's cooperation and assistance does not reflect an endorsement of the contents of the Production"
    • Connections
      Featured in Chelsea Lately: Episode #6.9 (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Don't Break the Needle
      Written by J. Roddy Walston (as J Roddy Walston)
      Performed by J. Roddy Walston & The Business (as J Roddy Walston and The Business)
      Courtesy of Vagrant Records and Fairfax Recordings

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    FAQ1

    • Why was Giovanni Ribisi cast as Tim Briggs?

    Details

    • Release date
      • January 13, 2012 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Contrabando
    • Filming locations
      • Panama City, Panama
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Relativity Media
      • Working Title Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $66,528,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $24,349,815
      • Jan 15, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $96,262,212
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 49m(109 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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