How long is Defiance?

Defiance is 2 h 17 min long (137 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:17 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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Defiance (2008) runs 2 h 17 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.8 from 1,986 TMDB members. 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: 2 h 17 min — ends 10:17 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, History, War
Released: December 31, 2008
TMDB rating: 6.8 / 10 from 1,986 votes
Director: Edward Zwick
Starring: Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, Jamie Bell, Alexa Davalos
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free).

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How long is Defiance?: Defiance is 2 h 17 min long (137 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:17 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Defiance rated?: Defiance is rated R in the US.
Is Defiance a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Defiance?: In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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