The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
2005, English. Directed by Jane Anderson.
She raised ten kids on twenty five words or less.
A Midwestern housewife supports her large family by entering contests for ad slogans sponsored by consumer product companies, while dealing with abuse from her alcoholic husband. Based on a true story.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 91 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Jane AndersonDirector
- Julianne MooreEvelyn Ryan
- Woody HarrelsonKelly Ryan
- Laura DernDortha Schaefer
- Trevor MorganBruce Ryan
- Ellary PorterfieldTuff Ryan
- Simon ReynoldsRay the Milkman
- Robert ClarkDick Ryan
- Michael SeaterBub Ryan at 15 yrs
- Jordan TodoseyTuff Ryan at 9 yrs
- Jack MurrayRog Ryan at 17 yrs
- Noni WhitePauline
- Nora DunnGirl Group Member
Details
- Released
- 28 September 2005
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jane Anderson
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What The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio is based on
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio is adapted from a memoir or autobiography.
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The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio: quick answers
Is The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 91 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio?
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio on?
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio?
If you liked The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio, try Being the Ricardos, It's a Wonderful Life, Glengarry Glen Ross.
Who directed The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio?
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005) was directed by Jane Anderson and stars Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, Laura Dern.
What is The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio based on?
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio is adapted from a memoir or autobiography.