Defiance (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1980, Defiance is an action, thriller and crime film directed by John Flynn, running about 103 minutes. “There comes a time when we have to stand up and be counted. This is the story of one man who did.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tommy takes up temporary housing in a New York neighborhood plagued by a violent gang called the Souls. Tommy is waiting for his next assignment as a seaman and though he tries to avoid the gang and his neighbors, it does not work. Soon he is battling the Souls and not only changing their attitudes, but the attitudes of his previously intimidated neighbors as well.
Who’s in it. Defiance stars Jan-Michael Vincent as Tommy, Theresa Saldana as Marsha, Danny Aiello as Carmine and Rudy Ramos as Angel Cruz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Defiance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Defiance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Defiance 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 Defiance (1980)?
- In US, Defiance is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Defiance worth watching?
- Defiance holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Defiance?
- Defiance stars Jan-Michael Vincent, Theresa Saldana, Danny Aiello, Rudy Ramos and Frank Pesce.
- When was Defiance released?
- Defiance was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.