Where to watch The Contender in Japan
The Contender is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and FOD. Availability checked 16 June 2026.
About The Contender
The Contender is a 2000 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Rod Lurie, starring Joan Allen, Gary Oldman and Jeff Bridges. It has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 265 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Contender in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Contender trailer
Overview
The vice president is dead, and as the president makes his choice for a replacement, a secret contest of wills is being waged by a formidable rival. When Senator Laine Hanson is nominated as the first woman in history to hold the office, hidden agendas explode into a battle for power.
Top cast
Joan Allen
Laine Hanson
Gary Oldman
Shelly Runyon
Jeff Bridges
President Jackson Evans
Christian Slater
Reginald Webster
Sam Elliott
Kermit Newman
William L. Petersen
Jack Hathaway
Saul Rubinek
Jerry Tolliver
Philip Baker Hall
Oscar Billings
Robin Thomas
William Hanson
Kathryn Morris
Paige Willomina
Mike Binder
Lewis Hollis
Kristen Shaw
Fiona Hathaway
Douglas Urbanski
Makerowitz
Noah Fryrear
Timmy
Angelica Page
Dierdra
Joseph Lyle Taylor
Paul Smith
Kevin Geer
Congressman Skakle
Doug Roberts
Congressman Harding
Mariel Hemingway
Cynthia Lee
Bev Appleton
Congressman Marshall
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Contender in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream The Contender on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and FOD.
Is The Contender on Netflix?+
The Contender is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is The Contender?+
The Contender has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
Who stars in The Contender?+
The Contender stars Joan Allen, Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater and Sam Elliott.
When did The Contender come out?+
The Contender is a 2000 movie directed by Rod Lurie.
What genre is The Contender?+
The Contender is Drama and Thriller film.
Who directed The Contender?+
The Contender was directed by Rod Lurie.
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