Contraband
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.
Release Year
2012
Runtime
109 min
Audience Score
6.3
Genres
Thriller, Action, Drama, Crime
Story Snapshot
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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Contraband is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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