Contraband is an American action crime thriller movie. It was directed by Baltasar Kormákur. It stars Mark Wahlberg and Kate Beckinsale. The movie is a remake of the 2008 Icelandic movie "Reykjavík-Rotterdam" which starred Kormákur. "Contraband" was released on January 13, 2012 in the United States by Universal Pictures. Filming took place in New Orleans, Louisiana and Panama City. "Contraband" was released to DVD on April 24, 2012 with a rating of R.