The Defiant Ones
1958, English. Directed by Stanley Kramer.
One of the great ones!
Two convicts—one white, one black—escape while chained to each other.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Defiant Ones is streaming on MGM Plus, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Stanley KramerDirector
- Tony CurtisJohn 'Joker' Jackson
- Sidney PoitierNoah Cullen
- Theodore BikelSheriff Max Muller
- Charles McGrawCapt. Frank Gibbons
- Lon Chaney Jr.Big Sam
- King DonovanSolly
- Claude AkinsMack
- Lawrence DobkinEditor
- Whit BissellLou Gans
- Carl SwitzerAngus
- Kevin CoughlinBilly
- Cara WilliamsBilly's mother
Details
- Released
- 14 August 1958
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harold Jacob Smith, Nedrick Young
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The Defiant Ones: quick answers
Is The Defiant Ones worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 347 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Defiant Ones?
The Defiant Ones runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Defiant Ones have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Defiant Ones. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Defiant Ones parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Defiant Ones is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Defiant Ones on?
The Defiant Ones is streaming on MGM Plus, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Defiant Ones?
If you liked The Defiant Ones, try Brute Force, The Night of the Hunter, The Parts You Lose.
Who directed The Defiant Ones?
The Defiant Ones (1958) was directed by Stanley Kramer and stars Tony Curtis, Sidney Poitier, Theodore Bikel.