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Defiance

2008·Movie·R·137 min·6.8(1,897)

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.

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United StatesfuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
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CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaStanJustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
GermanyBATTLEZONE Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD
SpainLionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Rakuten TV
JapanAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
South Koreawavve, Watcha, TVINGwavve, 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
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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

Daniel Craig

Tuvia Bielski

Liev Schreiber

Liev Schreiber

Zus Bielski

Jamie Bell

Jamie Bell

Asael Bielski

Alexa Davalos

Alexa Davalos

Lilka Ticktin

Allan Corduner

Allan Corduner

Shimon Haretz

Mark Feuerstein

Mark Feuerstein

Isaac Malbin

Tomas Arana

Tomas Arana

Ben Zion Gulkowitz

Jodhi May

Jodhi May

Tamara Skidelsky

Kate Fahy

Kate Fahy

Riva Reich

Iddo Goldberg

Iddo Goldberg

Yitzhak Shulman

Iben Hjejle

Iben Hjejle

Bella

Martin Hancock

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.

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