

Defiance
“Freedom begins with an act of defiance”
Based on a true story, during World War II, four Jewish brothers escape their Nazi-occupied homeland of West Belarus in Poland and join the Soviet partisans to combat the Nazis. The brothers begin the rescue of roughly 1,200 Jews still trapped in the ghettos of Poland.
Where to watch Defiance in United States
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Where is Defiance streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Stan | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | BATTLEZONE Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Rakuten TV | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Defiance
Defiance is a 2008 English-language action, drama and history film directed by Edward Zwick. The cast is led by Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, Jamie Bell. It has a runtime of 2h 17m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 1900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential.
Defiance was produced by Paramount Vantage, Grosvenor Park Productions, and Defiance Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 31, 2008, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $32 million, it went on to gross $51 million worldwide.
- Director
- Edward Zwick
- Writers
- Clayton Frohman, Edward Zwick
- Release date
- December 31, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $32 million
- Box office
- $51 million
- Production
- Paramount Vantage, Grosvenor Park Productions, Defiance Productions
Defiance cast & crew
Defiance was directed by Edward Zwick and written by Clayton Frohman and Edward Zwick.
The cast features Daniel Craig as Tuvia Bielski, Liev Schreiber as Zus Bielski, Jamie Bell as Asael Bielski, Alexa Davalos as Lilka Ticktin, Allan Corduner as Shimon Haretz, and Mark Feuerstein as Isaac Malbin.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Newton Howard, cinematography is by Eduardo Serra, and it was produced by Edward Zwick and Pieter Jan Brugge.
Is Defiance worth watching?
Defiance holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 1,897 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 2h 17m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, drama, and history, Defiance is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Defiance
In United States, you can stream Defiance on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and YouTube TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Defiance

Daniel Craig
Tuvia Bielski

Liev Schreiber
Zus Bielski

Jamie Bell
Asael Bielski

Alexa Davalos
Lilka Ticktin

Allan Corduner
Shimon Haretz

Mark Feuerstein
Isaac Malbin

Tomas Arana
Ben Zion Gulkowitz

Jodhi May
Tamara Skidelsky

Kate Fahy
Riva Reich

Iddo Goldberg
Yitzhak Shulman

Iben Hjejle
Bella

Martin Hancock
Peretz Shorshaty
Defiance — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Defiance in United States?
Defiance is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Defiance on fuboTV?
Yes — Defiance is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is Defiance in?
Defiance is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, Russian, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Defiance?
Defiance runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
▸What is Defiance rated?
Defiance is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 1,897 ratings.











