THRILLER . 2012 . 1h 49m . English . 6.3/10

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.

Starring Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale, Ben Foster
Box Office $96.3M
6.3/10
Rating
$96.3M
Box Office
1h 49m
Runtime
2012
Year
BLOCKBUSTER
+285% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Contraband poster
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.

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
Contraband earned $96.3M worldwide on a $25.0M budget — a 285% return on investment.
Director
Contraband was directed by Baltasar Kormákur.
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Cast
Mark Wahlberg stars as Chris Farraday in Contraband.
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Year context
Contraband was released 14 years ago in 2012.

CAST (20)

Mark Wahlberg
Mark Wahlberg
Chris Farraday
Kate Beckinsale
Kate Beckinsale
Kate Farraday
Ben Foster
Ben Foster
Sebastian Abney
Giovanni Ribisi
Giovanni Ribisi
Tim Briggs
Lukas Haas
Lukas Haas
Danny Raymer
Caleb Landry Jones
Caleb Landry Jones
Andy
Diego Luna
Diego Luna
Gonzalo
J.K. Simmons
J.K. Simmons
Captain Camp
David O'Hara
David O'Hara
Jim Church
William Lucking
William Lucking
Bud Farraday
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
Olaf
RW
Robert Wahlberg
John Bryce
Jason Mitchell
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
Amber Gaiennie
Danny's Bride
Kent Jude Bernard
Kent Jude Bernard
Tommy Raymer

BOX OFFICE

$25.0M
Budget
$96.3M
Revenue
+285%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict

STUDIOS (4)

Working Title Films Universal Pictures Blueeyes Productions Relativity Media

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
109 min (1h 49m)
Language
English
Rating
6.3/10 (2,163 votes)
Popularity
8
Budget
$25,000,000
Box Office
$96,262,212
Profit
+$71,262,212
IMDB

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
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