

The Defiant Ones
“One of the great ones!”
Two convicts—one white, one black—escape while chained to each other.
Where to watch The Defiant Ones in United States
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Where is The Defiant Ones streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Kanopy, Fawesome | Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Sky Store |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Looke, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, NetMovies | — |
About The Defiant Ones
The Defiant Ones is a 1958 English-language crime, drama and adventure film directed by Stanley Kramer. The cast is led by Tony Curtis, Sidney Poitier, Theodore Bikel. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Kanopy.
The Defiant Ones was produced by Curtleigh Productions, Stanley Kramer Productions, and United Artists and made in United States of America. It was released on August 14, 1958, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Stanley Kramer
- Writers
- Nedrick Young, Harold Jacob Smith
- Release date
- August 14, 1958
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Curtleigh Productions, Stanley Kramer Productions, United Artists
The Defiant Ones cast & crew
The Defiant Ones was directed by Stanley Kramer and written by Nedrick Young and Harold Jacob Smith.
The cast features Tony Curtis as John 'Joker' Jackson, Sidney Poitier as Noah Cullen, Theodore Bikel as Sheriff Max Muller, Charles McGraw as Capt. Frank Gibbons, Lon Chaney Jr. as Big Sam, and King Donovan as Solly.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ernest Gold, cinematography is by Sam Leavitt, and it was produced by Stanley Kramer.
Is The Defiant Ones worth watching?
The Defiant Ones holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 324 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and adventure, The Defiant Ones is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Defiant Ones
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Cast of The Defiant Ones

Tony Curtis
John 'Joker' Jackson

Sidney Poitier
Noah Cullen

Theodore Bikel
Sheriff Max Muller

Charles McGraw
Capt. Frank Gibbons

Lon Chaney Jr.
Big Sam

King Donovan
Solly

Claude Akins
Mack

Lawrence Dobkin
Editor

Whit Bissell
Lou Gans

Carl Switzer
Angus

Kevin Coughlin
Billy

Cara Williams
Billy's mother
The Defiant Ones — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Defiant Ones in United States?
The Defiant Ones is streaming on YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Kanopy, Fawesome in United States.
▸Is The Defiant Ones on YouTube TV?
Yes — The Defiant Ones is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is The Defiant Ones in?
The Defiant Ones is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Defiant Ones?
The Defiant Ones runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is The Defiant Ones rated?
The Defiant Ones is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 324 ratings.











