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The Contender

6.720002h 6mRMovieDramaThriller

The vice president is dead, and as the president makes his choice for a replacement, a secret contest of wills is being waged by a formidable rival. When Senator Laine Hanson is nominated as the first woman in history to hold the office, hidden agendas explode into a battle for power.

DirectorRod Lurie
WriterRod Lurie
ProducersMaurice Leblond·Willi Bär

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Not available in Philippines
Streaming in 13 other countries

The Contender isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada and 9 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Rod Lurie

JAJoan Allen
Joan Allen
Laine Hanson
GOGary Oldman
Gary Oldman
Shelly Runyon
JBJeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges
President Jackson Evans
CSChristian Slater
Christian Slater
Reginald Webster
SESam Elliott
Sam Elliott
Kermit Newman
WPWilliam L. Petersen
William L. Petersen
Jack Hathaway
SRSaul Rubinek
Saul Rubinek
Jerry Tolliver
PHPhilip Baker Hall
Philip Baker Hall
Oscar Billings
RTRobin Thomas
Robin Thomas
William Hanson
KMKathryn Morris
Kathryn Morris
Paige Willomina
MBMike Binder
Mike Binder
Lewis Hollis
KSKristen Shaw
Kristen Shaw
Fiona Hathaway

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The Contender — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Contender?

The Contender isn't on any streaming service in Philippines yet, but it's available in Austria, Australia and Brazil and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Contender on Netflix?

No, The Contender is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

Is The Contender on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Contender isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch The Contender for free?

The Contender isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.