The Defiant Ones (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1958, The Defiant Ones is a drama and crime film directed by Stanley Kramer, running about 96 minutes. “One of the great ones!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two convicts—a white racist and an angry black man—escape while chained to each other.
Who’s in it. The Defiant Ones stars Tony Curtis as John 'Joker' Jackson, Sidney Poitier as Noah Cullen, Theodore Bikel as Sheriff Max Muller and Charles McGraw as Capt. Frank Gibbons, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Defiant Ones has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Defiant Ones page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Defiant Ones tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Defiant Ones (1958)?
- In US, The Defiant Ones is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Defiant Ones worth watching?
- The Defiant Ones holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Defiant Ones?
- The Defiant Ones stars Tony Curtis, Sidney Poitier, Theodore Bikel, Charles McGraw and Lon Chaney Jr..
- When was The Defiant Ones released?
- The Defiant Ones was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.