The Defender (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2004, The Defender is an action and thriller film directed by Dolph Lundgren, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The global war on terror rages on. When a government official goes missing, Lance, a man with an impressive record of service to his country, finds himself protecting the man who embodies everything he has dedicated his life to fight against.
Who’s in it. The Defender stars Dolph Lundgren as Lance Rockford, Jerry Springer as The President of the United States, Shakara Ledard as Kaye and Thomas Lockyer as Stevenson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Defender has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ViX Premium Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Defender page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Defender tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Defender (2004)?
- In US, The Defender is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ViX Premium Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Defender worth watching?
- The Defender holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Defender?
- The Defender stars Dolph Lundgren, Jerry Springer, Shakara Ledard, Thomas Lockyer and Caroline Lee-Johnson.
- When was The Defender released?
- The Defender was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.