Contraband_
"What would you hide to protect your family?"
When his brother-in-law runs afoul of a drug lord, family man Chris Farraday turns to a skill he abandoned long ago—smuggling—to repay the debt. But the job goes wrong, and Farraday finds himself wanted by cops, crooks and killers alike.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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8 countries
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7 countries
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1 country
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1 country
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1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Contraband earned $96.3M worldwide on a $25.0M budget — a 285% return on investment.
Baltasar Kormákur →
Year context
Contraband was released 14 years ago in 2012.
CAST (20)
Mark Wahlberg
Chris Farraday
Kate Beckinsale
Kate Farraday
Ben Foster
Sebastian Abney
Giovanni Ribisi
Tim Briggs
Lukas Haas
Danny Raymer
Caleb Landry Jones
Andy
Diego Luna
Gonzalo
J.K. Simmons
Captain Camp
David O'Hara
Jim Church
William Lucking
Bud Farraday
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
Olaf
RW
Robert Wahlberg
John Bryce
Jason Mitchell
Walter
PL
Paul LeBlanc
CBP Official
MJ
Michael J. Taylor
Band Member - Vocals
JR
John Russ Broussard
Band Member - Washboard
MB
Mike Broussard, Jr.
Band Member - Saxophone
AT
Arthur Thomas
Band Member - Drums
Amber Gaiennie
Danny's Bride
Kent Jude Bernard
Tommy Raymer
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$25.0M
Budget
$96.3M
Revenue
+285%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (4)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
109 min (1h 49m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.3/10 (2,163 votes)
Popularity
8
Budget
$25,000,000
Box Office
$96,262,212
Profit
+$71,262,212
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Contraband about?
When his brother-in-law runs afoul of a drug lord, family man Chris Farraday turns to a skill he abandoned long ago—smuggling—to repay the debt. But the job goes wrong, and Farraday finds himself wanted by cops, crooks and killers alike.
How long is Contraband?
Contraband has a runtime of 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Who directed Contraband?
Contraband was directed by Baltasar Kormákur.
Who stars in Contraband?
The cast of Contraband includes Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale, Ben Foster, Giovanni Ribisi, Lukas Haas.
How much did Contraband make at the box office?
Contraband earned $96,262,212 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $25,000,000.
What is the rating of Contraband?
Contraband has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 2,163 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Thriller
Action
Drama
Crime
KEYWORDS (4)
smuggling (contraband)
head wound
criminal
security guard
