The Defiant Ones
A four-part documentary series that tells the stories of Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre -- one the son of a Brooklyn longshoreman, the other straight out of Compton - -- and their improbable partnership and surprising leading roles in a series of transformative events in contemporary culture.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
About The Defiant Ones
The Defiant Ones is a 2017 English-language documentary series. The cast is led by Dr. Dre, Jimmy Iovine. It spans 1 season and 4 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Defiant Ones was produced by HBO, Silverback 5150 Pictures, and Alcon Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was first aired on July 9, 2017, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Director
- Allen Hughes
- Writers
- Allen Hughes, Doug Pray, Lasse Järvi
- First aired
- July 9, 2017
- Last aired
- July 12, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (4 episodes)
- Network
- HBO
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- HBO, Silverback 5150 Pictures, Alcon Entertainment
The Defiant Ones cast & crew
The Defiant Ones was written by Allen Hughes, Doug Pray, and Lasse Järvi.
The cast features Dr. Dre as Self and Jimmy Iovine as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Atticus Ross and it was produced by Brady Kephart and Andrew A. Kosove.
Is The Defiant Ones worth watching?
The Defiant Ones holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 100 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary series.
With 1 season and 4 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy documentary, 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
Dr. Dre
Self
Jimmy Iovine
Self
The Defiant Ones — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Defiant Ones in United States?
The Defiant Ones is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Defiant Ones in?
The Defiant Ones is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Defiant Ones are there?
The Defiant Ones has 1 season with 4 episodes in total.
▸What is The Defiant Ones rated?
The Defiant Ones is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 100 ratings.
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