

The Defender
2004, English. Directed by Dolph Lundgren.
The global war on terror rages on. When a government official goes missing, Lance, a man with an impressive record of service to his country, finds himself protecting the man who embodies everything he has dedicated his life to fight against.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Defender is streaming on Ultraplaybox in India.
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Cast & crew
- Dolph LundgrenDirector
- Dolph LundgrenLance Rockford
- Jerry SpringerThe President of the United States
- Shakara LedardKaye
- Thomas LockyerStevenson
- Caroline Lee-JohnsonMrs. Jones
- Gerald KydMorgan
- Ian PorterNewell
- Howard AntonyParker
- Geoffrey BurtonJamar
- Iddo GoldbergScripts
- James ChalkeLee
- Michael FitzpatrickBurlingham
Details
- Released
- 20 December 2004
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America, Romania
- Written by
- Douglas W. Miller
- Budget
- $6M
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How long is The Defender?
The Defender runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Defender have a post-credits scene?
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The Defender parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Defender is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Defender on?
The Defender is streaming on Ultraplaybox in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Defender?
If you liked The Defender, try Missing in Action, Wake of Death, Stretch.
Who directed The Defender?
The Defender (2004) was directed by Dolph Lundgren and stars Dolph Lundgren, Jerry Springer, Shakara Ledard.