Defiance(2008)
“Freedom begins with an act of defiance”
Overview
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.
Director
Edward Zwick
Studio
Paramount Vantage
Budget
$32M
Revenue
$51M
Cast
Daniel Craig
as Tuvia Bielski
Liev Schreiber
as Zus Bielski
Jamie Bell
as Asael Bielski
Alexa Davalos
as Lilka Ticktin
Allan Corduner
as Shimon Haretz
Mark Feuerstein
as Isaac Malbin
Tomas Arana
as Ben Zion Gulkowitz
Jodhi May
as Tamara Skidelsky
Kate Fahy
as Riva Reich
Iddo Goldberg
as Yitzhak Shulman
Iben Hjejle
as Bella
Martin Hancock
as Peretz Shorshaty
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
2h 17m
Language
German
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$32M
Box Office
$51M
Production Companies
Paramount Vantage • Grosvenor Park Productions • Defiance Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Defiance?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Defiance (2008).
What is Defiance about?▼
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.
Who directed Defiance?▼
Defiance was directed by Edward Zwick and released in 2008. It is a action, drama, history, war film.
How long is Defiance?▼
Defiance has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
Who stars in Defiance?▼
The cast of Defiance includes Daniel Craig as Tuvia Bielski, Liev Schreiber as Zus Bielski, Jamie Bell as Asael Bielski, Alexa Davalos as Lilka Ticktin, Allan Corduner as Shimon Haretz and more.
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