Movie

Contraband

2012 · 109 min

A tense, gritty crime thriller that keeps you on edge with its twists and high-stakes smuggling plot.

Tagline: What would you hide to protect your family?
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Tense, dark, cynical and earnest. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Family, crime, betrayal, loyalty
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
crime
betrayal
loyalty
survival
Places: big city
sea
road trip
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild