Directed by Jason Mac, the mystery thriller film ‘A Social Contract’ centers on a Fourth of July dinner that turns deadly when a nuclear strike is announced. A helicopter is coming for Senator Wilde—but only three others can join him. Guests fight to prove who deserves a seat before time runs out.
‘A Social Contract’ stars Sean Astin (as Senator Bennett Wilde), Domenica Cameron-Scorsese (as Regina Wilde), Craig Parker (as Ethan), Christopher Wallinger (as Harry Houston), Angela Morris (as Zoe Houston), Samora Smallwood (as Cynthia), Rachel Kang (as Lisa Hayward), Connor Green (as Miles Hayward), Maria Alejandra Hernandez (as Melinda Costas), and John Wood Jr. (as Tyler).
Written by Alex Hanno, with story by Alex Hanno and Luca Malacrino, ‘A Social Contract’ is produced by John Lerchen, Austin Turner, and Nicolas T. Silva, with executive producers Matthew Helderman, Luke Taylor, and Gareth Smith. Production companies are Forever Safe Productions, Mad Honey Productions, and Buffalo 8 Productions.
The film’s cinematography is by Justin Thompson, the music is by Jonathan von Kelaita, with editing by Ward Crockett.
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Buffalo 8 will release ‘A Social Contract’ on digital platforms on August 7, 2026.
Sean Astin is most known for The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Goonies, Rudy, and Stranger Things. Craig Parker is most known for The Lord of the Rings films, Spartacus, and Reign. Domenica Cameron-Scorsese is most known for The Age of Innocence and Cape Fear.
