

Resistance
“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.
Where to watch Resistance in United States
Click a service to open Resistance there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Resistance streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hulu, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Philo, Kanopy | Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, SBS On Demand | JustWatch TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Apple 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
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
Marcel

Clémence Poésy
Emma

Matthias Schweighöfer
Klaus Barbie

Bella Ramsey
Elsbeth

Ed Harris
George S. Patton

Edgar Ramírez
Sigmund (Elsbeth's Father)

Géza Röhrig
Georges Loinger

Félix Moati
Alain

Vica Kerekes
Mila

Martha Issová
Flora

Karl Markovics
Charles Mangel

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.











