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The Contract (2006)

โ€œEvery killer meets his equal.โ€

5.8/10 ยท 589 votes 1h 36m r ActionThrillerDramaCrime

#170 of 217 films from 2006 #1861 of 2168 in action

Directed by Bruce Beresford ยท Written by Stephen Katz, John Darrouzet

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Overview

Attempting to recover from a recent family trauma by escaping into the woods for a peaceful hiking trip, an ex-lawman and his young son stumble across a dangerous contract killer.

Cast

Morgan Freemanas Frank Carden
John Cusackas Ray
Alice Krigeas Miles
Megan Doddsas Sandra
Corey Johnsonas Davis
Jonathan Hydeas Turner
Bill Smitrovichas Wainwright
Anthony Warrenas Royko
Ned Bellamyas Evans
Thomas Lockyeras Johnson
Gary Whelanas Stanfield
Ian Shawas Michaels
Mark Johnsonas Lydel Hammond Jr.
Jamie Andersonas Chris

Facts

Release dateApril 5, 2006
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) โ€” about the same as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$5,549,200 (0.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0445946

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Questions

How long is The Contract?
The Contract runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is The Contract worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.8/10 across 589 votes, which places it #170 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 22%) and #1861 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Contract?
The Contract was directed by Bruce Beresford. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Mr. Church (2016), Driving Miss Daisy (1989), Double Jeopardy (1999).
Who stars in The Contract?
Morgan Freeman as Frank Carden; John Cusack as Ray; Alice Krige as Miles; Megan Dodds as Sandra; Corey Johnson as Davis; Jonathan Hyde as Turner.
What is The Contract rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Contract?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/4966.

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