The Defenders
2023, English. Directed by Matthew Bate.
When talented Australian refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi steps off the plane in Thailand for his honeymoon, he finds himself facing an Interpol arrest order for alleged terrorism offences. What unfolds is the gripping true story of a heroic whistle-blower who, on speaking out about his own torture, sets off a revenge plot involving three countries, two royal families and the world's most powerful sporting body, FIFA. As Hakeem awaits extradition back to Bahrain, a group of campaigners led by a retired Australian football captain Craig Foster fight for his release.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 15 June 2023
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Matthew Bate
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The Defenders runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
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The Defenders isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Defenders?
The Defenders (2023) was directed by Matthew Bate and stars Hakeem al-Araibi, Craig Foster.