The Contractor (2022 film)

The Contractor is a 2022 American action thriller film directed by Tarik Saleh. The film stars Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Gillian Jacobs, Eddie Marsan, Kiefer Sutherland, and Nina Hoss.

The plot revolves around James Harper (Chris Pine), a Special Forces Sergeant involuntarily discharged from the Army. Desperate to provide for his family and burdened by debt, he joins a private military company run by a former comrade, Rusty Jennings (Kiefer Sutherland). Harper is assigned a dangerous and clandestine mission in Berlin, but when things go awry, he finds himself a target and must fight for survival while uncovering a larger conspiracy.

The film explores themes of betrayal, government corruption, and the ethical complexities of private military contracting. It delves into the struggles faced by veterans transitioning back to civilian life and the allure and dangers of lucrative, yet morally ambiguous, work in the private security sector. Released in theaters and on demand on April 1, 2022, The Contractor received mixed reviews, with critics praising the performances of Pine and Foster but criticizing the predictable plot and uninspired action sequences.