Defenders of the Earth: The Story Begins
1986, English. Directed by John Gibbs & Ray Lee.
True to its title, "The Story Begins" introduces the audience to the Defenders Of The Earth's colorfully animated cast of characters. It is Flash Gordon, whose spaceship crashes near Mandrake and Lothar's mansion, who tells us of evil Ming's plan to destroy the earth. In addition to being panicked over Ming's plans for the destruction of earth, he is anguished over the well-being of his wife and son Rick whom he was forced to leave behind.
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- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 1 January 1986
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Defenders of the Earth: The Story Begins runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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Defenders of the Earth: The Story Begins 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 Defenders of the Earth: The Story Begins?
If you liked Defenders of the Earth: The Story Begins, try Marvel Rising: Playing with Fire, PAW Patrol: Ready, Race, Rescue!, Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle.
Who directed Defenders of the Earth: The Story Begins?
Defenders of the Earth: The Story Begins (1986) was directed by John Gibbs and Ray Lee and stars Loren Lester, Peter Renaday, Peter Mark Richman.