

Contraband
- Thriller
- Action
- Drama
- Crime
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.
Contraband is a 2012 action thriller starring Mark Wahlberg as Chris Farraday, a reformed smuggler forced back into the criminal underworld to save his brother-in-law from a dangerous drug lord. When a smuggling job spirals out of control, Farraday becomes hunted by law enforcement, criminals, and killers, leading to a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game. The film is now available on streaming platforms and home video.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Mark WahlbergChris Farraday
Kate BeckinsaleKate Farraday
Ben FosterSebastian Abney
Giovanni RibisiTim Briggs
Lukas HaasDanny Raymer
Caleb Landry JonesAndy
Diego LunaGonzalo
J.K. SimmonsCaptain Camp
David O'HaraJim Church
William LuckingBud Farraday
Ólafur Darri ÓlafssonOlaf
Robert WahlbergJohn Bryce
Jason MitchellWalter- Paul LeBlancCBP Official
- Michael J. TaylorBand Member - Vocals

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Contraband — frequently asked
When was Contraband released?
Contraband was released on January 12, 2012.
Who stars in Contraband?
The film stars Mark Wahlberg as Chris Farraday, the protagonist and reformed smuggler drawn back into crime.
What happens in the movie?
A family man and former smuggler must use his old criminal skills to repay a debt his brother-in-law owes to a drug lord, but when the operation fails, he becomes a target for cops, criminals, and assassins.
What genre is Contraband?
Contraband is an action thriller with crime and drama elements, centered on high-stakes smuggling and survival.














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