The Contender
Metascore
Mixed or Average
59
User score
Generally Favorable
6.7
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Top Cast
Metascore
Mixed or Average
60% Positive
21 Reviews
21 Reviews
31% Mixed
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
9% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
100
One of those rare movies where you leave the theater having been surprised and entertained, and then start arguing.
75
Lurie has made an impressive contribution to the bulging library of political film, and he has showcased some performances sure to get Oscar consideration.
70
What Lurie has made is "The West Wing" without the constraining niceties of prime time.
67
Engages in the cinematic equivalent of not inhaling.
60
I can recommend the first two-thirds of this movie with great enthusiasm.
50
The story is so calculated that it ultimately bears little relation to the real world.
20
The film looks horrendous, poorly composed and staged, and the rhythm staggers.
User score
Generally Favorable
55% Positive
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
36% Mixed
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
9% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
Mar 23, 2013
9
Politics and only politics. This movie had no drama outside of what was relevant to the political intrigue. All the performances were well done, and like always, Gary Oldman's performance stood out.
Jun 10, 2011
5
Whilst the film is able to stand up on the strength of it's performances (especially from Gary Oldman), the moral one-sidedness and misrepresentation of White House politics brings it down.
Production Company:
- Cinerenta Medienbeteiligungs KG
- Cinecontender
- Battleground Productions
- SE8 Group
- Battlefield
- DreamWorks Pictures
Release Date:Oct 13, 2000
Duration:2 h 6 m
Rating:R
Tagline:Sometimes you can assassinate a leader without firing a shot.
Awards
Golden Globes, USA
• 2 Nominations
Academy Awards, USA
• 2 Nominations
Actor Awards
• 3 Nominations
