Defiance
2008, English. Directed by Edward Zwick.
Freedom begins with an act of defiance
Based on a true story, during World War II, four Jewish brothers escape their Nazi-occupied homeland of West Belarus in Poland and join the Soviet partisans to combat the Nazis. The brothers begin the rescue of roughly 1,200 Jews still trapped in the ghettos of Poland.
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 1,982 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Defiance is streaming on Paramount Plus Essential in India.
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Cast & crew
- Edward ZwickDirector
- Daniel CraigTuvia Bielski
- Liev SchreiberZus Bielski
- Jamie BellAsael Bielski
- Alexa DavalosLilka Ticktin
- Allan CordunerShimon Haretz
- Mark FeuersteinIsaac Malbin
- Tomas AranaBen Zion Gulkowitz
- Jodhi MayTamara Skidelsky
- Kate FahyRiva Reich
- Iddo GoldbergYitzhak Shulman
- Iben HjejleBella
- Martin HancockPeretz Shorshaty
Details
- Released
- 31 December 2008
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Clayton Frohman, Edward Zwick
- Budget
- $32M
- Box office
- $51M
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Defiance: quick answers
Is Defiance worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 1,982 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Defiance?
Defiance runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Does Defiance have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Defiance. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Defiance parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Defiance is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Defiance on?
Defiance is streaming on Paramount Plus Essential in India. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Defiance?
If you liked Defiance, try Cross of Iron, Resistance, Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan.
Who directed Defiance?
Defiance (2008) was directed by Edward Zwick and stars Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, Jamie Bell.