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Is the movie The Contender available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?

At Stream Tracker, we keep an eye on where political dramas land so you don’t have to. The Contender (2000) is a tense, Capitol-hill power play—Senator Laine Hanson’s historic nomination sparks confirmation hearings, whispered scandals and a bruising struggle for control. In this article we look at how to watch the film today and whether it’s streaming on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video or AppleTV+ (availability often varies by region). The Contender also drew awards attention, with Joan Allen earning an Academy Award nomination for her performance.

The Contender

Synopsis

The sudden death of the vice president forces the president into a fraught decision, while a shadowy rival quietly maneuvers to bend that choice to their will. When Senator Laine Hanson is tapped to become the nation's first female vice president, buried schemes and personal ambitions burst into the open, igniting a ruthless power struggle. As alliances fracture and secrets unravel, the fight to shape the future of the administration becomes a high-stakes battle with national consequences.

Release date

2000

Duration

2h 6min

Rating

Director

Rod Lurie

Genre(s)

Drame, Thriller

Watch on which platform The Contender

Updated on 12/03/2026

Netflix

Not available

Disney+

Not available

Prime Video

Available

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Apple TV+

Available

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