Defenders (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2017, Defenders is a drama, war and history film directed by Han Ping, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the true battle. August 31st, 1937. The Kuomintang Commander Yao Ziqing was ordered to protect Baoshan County. The Japanese army used land, sea and air forces to attack Yao's troops and tried to capture Baoshan County. Yao must stop Japenese army, no matter how hard it is.
Who’s in it. Defenders stars Lu Xingchen as Cao Sujun, Bai En as Yao Ziqing, He Lanpeng as Li Dacheng and He Zi-Ming as Li Dacheng, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Defenders sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Defenders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Defenders tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Defenders (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Defenders change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Defenders worth watching?
- Defenders holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Defenders?
- Defenders stars Lu Xingchen, Bai En, He Lanpeng, He Zi-Ming and Shigeo Kobayashi.
- When was Defenders released?
- Defenders was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.