The Defendant (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2020, The Defendant is a drama film directed by Franco Lolli, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Silvia, a single mother and a lawyer, is implicated in a corruption scandal. But in addition to trouble at work, she is also facing a more crippling problem: her mother’s cancer has returned. While she is forced to face up to her mother’s inconceivable yet inescapable death, Silvia embarks on a love story, her first in many years.
Who’s in it. The Defendant stars Carolina Sanin as Silvia, Leticia Gómez as Leticia, Antonio R. Martínez as Antonio and Alejandra Sarria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Defendant has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Defendant page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Defendant tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Defendant (2020)?
- In US, The Defendant is available to 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 Defendant worth watching?
- The Defendant holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Defendant?
- The Defendant stars Carolina Sanin, Leticia Gómez, Antonio R. Martínez, Alejandra Sarria and Vladimir Durán.
- When was The Defendant released?
- The Defendant was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.