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Defiance

R20082h 17mEdward Zwick
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 58% · Metacritic 58
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"Freedom begins with an act of defiance"

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.

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Sibling RelationshipFightBrotherWorld War IiForestCampPartisan

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Frequently asked questions

What is Defiance (2008) 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 stars in Defiance?

Defiance stars Daniel Craig (Tuvia Bielski), Liev Schreiber (Zus Bielski), Jamie Bell (Asael Bielski), Alexa Davalos (Lilka Ticktin), Allan Corduner (Shimon Haretz). The film was directed by Edward Zwick.

How long is Defiance?

Defiance has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2008. It is rated R.

Is Defiance worth watching?

Defiance holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 58. Fans of Drama, History, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Defiance?

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