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Resistance

2020·Movie·R·120 min·6.9(473)

The best way to resist is to survive.

The story of mime Marcel Marceau as he works with a group of Jewish boy scouts and the French Resistance to save the lives of ten thousand orphans during World War II.

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Where to watch Resistance in United States

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Where is Resistance streaming around the world?

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United StatesHulu, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Philo, KanopyApple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video
IndiaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
United KingdomAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV, YouTube FreeApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaHooplaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, SBS On DemandJustWatch TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainFilminApple TV Store, Amazon Video
BrazilAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanApple TV Store, FOD

About Resistance

Resistance is a 2020 English-language war, history and drama film directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz. The cast is led by Jesse Eisenberg, Clémence Poésy, Matthias Schweighöfer. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Philo.

Resistance was produced by Pantaleon Films, Bliss Media, and Epicentral Studios and made in Czech Republic and Germany. It was released on March 27, 2020, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.

Director
Jonathan Jakubowicz
Writers
Jonathan Jakubowicz
Release date
March 27, 2020
OTT release
March 27, 2020
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
Czech Republic, Germany
Box office
$0 million
Production
Pantaleon Films, Bliss Media, Epicentral Studios
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Resistance cast & crew

Resistance was directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz and written by Jonathan Jakubowicz.

The cast features Jesse Eisenberg as Marcel, Clémence Poésy as Emma, Matthias Schweighöfer as Klaus Barbie, Bella Ramsey as Elsbeth, Ed Harris as George S. Patton, and Edgar Ramírez as Sigmund (Elsbeth's Father).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Angelo Milli, cinematography is by M.I. Littin-Menz, and it was produced by Christian Angermayer and Marco Beckmann.

Is Resistance worth watching?

Resistance holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 473 ratings, a solidly received war films.

At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy war, history, and drama, Resistance is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Resistance

In United States, you can stream Resistance on Hulu, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, and Google Play Movies. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on March 27, 2020.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of Resistance

Jesse Eisenberg

Jesse Eisenberg

Marcel

Clémence Poésy

Clémence Poésy

Emma

Matthias Schweighöfer

Matthias Schweighöfer

Klaus Barbie

Bella Ramsey

Bella Ramsey

Elsbeth

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

George S. Patton

Edgar Ramírez

Edgar Ramírez

Sigmund (Elsbeth's Father)

Géza Röhrig

Géza Röhrig

Georges Loinger

Félix Moati

Félix Moati

Alain

Vica Kerekes

Vica Kerekes

Mila

Martha Issová

Martha Issová

Flora

Karl Markovics

Karl Markovics

Charles Mangel

Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey

Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey

Max Rheinemert

Resistance — FAQs

Where can I watch Resistance in United States?

Resistance is streaming on Hulu, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Philo, Kanopy in United States.

Is Resistance on Hulu?

Yes — Resistance is currently available on Hulu in United States.

What language is Resistance in?

Resistance is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Hebrew, Italian, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Resistance?

Resistance runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

What is Resistance rated?

Resistance is rated R. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 473 ratings.

When did Resistance release on OTT?

Resistance became available digitally on March 27, 2020.

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