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The Contract: 0% Rotten Tomatoes, Now a Hulu Hit!

4/18/2025

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Bruce Beresford's 2006 thriller, *The Contract*, starring Morgan Freeman and John Cusack, faced a dismal 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes upon release. However, it has found a second life on Hulu, captivating new audiences. The gripping tale of an ex-lawman and his son crossing paths with a hitman raises intriguing questions about Beresford's once-celebrated career.

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Story summary

Bruce Beresford's 2006 thriller, *The Contract*, starring Morgan Freeman and John Cusack, faced a dismal 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes upon release. However, it has found a second life on Hulu, captivating new audiences. The gripping tale of an ex-lawman and his son crossing paths with a hitman raises intriguing questions about Beresford's once-celebrated career.