Defiant Souls (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 2019, Defiant Souls is a drama and history film directed by Fernando Pérez, running about 94 minutes.

What it’s about. Santiago de Cuba, January 19th, 1819. Coming from Lausanne, Enrique Faber, a Swiss doctor and surgeon, arrives on the island, a Spanish province, hoping to find his son, who has been kidnapped…

Who’s in it. Defiant Souls stars Sylvie Testud as Enriqueta Faber / Enrique Faber, Yeny Soria as Juana de León, Antonio Buíl as Le Maire and Giselle González Alpízar as María Eugenia Garrido, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Defiant Souls has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Defiant Souls page.

If you liked it. Fans of Defiant Souls tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Defiant Souls (2019)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Defiant Souls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Defiant Souls worth watching?
Defiant Souls holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Defiant Souls?
Defiant Souls stars Sylvie Testud, Yeny Soria, Antonio Buíl, Giselle González Alpízar and Héctor Noas.
When was Defiant Souls released?
Defiant Souls was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.