Defenseless (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1991, Defenseless is a thriller and mystery film directed by Martin Campbell, running about 104 minutes. “Stalked by a madman. Framed by a killer. Terrified by the truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Los Angeles lawyer defends her former college roommate, whose husband — her lover — has been slain.
Who’s in it. Defenseless stars Barbara Hershey as Thelma 'T.K.' Knudsen Katwuller, Sam Shepard as Det. Beutel, J.T. Walsh as Steven Seldes and Mary Beth Hurt as Ellie Seldes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Defenseless has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Defenseless page.
If you liked it. Fans of Defenseless tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Defenseless (1991)?
- In US, Defenseless is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Defenseless worth watching?
- Defenseless holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Defenseless?
- Defenseless stars Barbara Hershey, Sam Shepard, J.T. Walsh, Mary Beth Hurt and Kellie Overbey.
- When was Defenseless released?
- Defenseless was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.