The Contractor
Seen it?2007 | 105 min | Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Former CIA Operative James Dial is coaxed back into action to kill a terrorist in London, but it all goes wrong and he is forced into hiding, where he meets and befriends a 12 year old girl.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
5.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$16 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Josef Rusnak
- Wesley SnipesJames Dial
- Eliza BennettEmily Day
- Lena HeadeyDI Annette Ballard
- Ralph BrownJeremy Collins
- Charles DanceDCS Andrew Windsor
- Gemma JonesMrs. Day
- Richard HarringtonTerry Winchell
- Iain RobertsonCramston
- Ryan McCluskeyPurcell
- John StandingSir Anthony