The Defiant Ones (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1986, The Defiant Ones is a drama and tv movie film directed by David Lowell Rich, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Monroe and 'Joker' Johnson are two prisoners who despise each other. But after their prison transport crashes, they manage to escapechained to each other.
Who’s in it. The Defiant Ones stars Robert Urich as Johnny 'Joker' Johnson, Carl Weathers as Cullen Monroe, Ed Lauter as Sheriff Leroy Doyle and Barry Corbin as Floyd Carpenter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Defiant Ones has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Defiant Ones page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Defiant Ones tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Defiant Ones (1986)?
- In US, The Defiant Ones is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Defiant Ones worth watching?
- The Defiant Ones holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Defiant Ones?
- The Defiant Ones stars Robert Urich, Carl Weathers, Ed Lauter, Barry Corbin and Laurie O'Brien.
- When was The Defiant Ones released?
- The Defiant Ones was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.