Defendor (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2009, Defendor is an action, comedy, drama and crime film directed by Peter Stebbings, running about 101 minutes. “An unexpected hero will rise.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A crooked cop, a mob boss and the young girl they abuse are the denizens of a city's criminal underworld. It's a world that ordinary Arthur Poppington doesn't understand and doesn't belong in, but is committed to fighting when he changes into a vigilante super-hero of his own making, Defendor. With no power other than courage Defendor takes to the streets to protect the city's innocents.
Who’s in it. Defendor stars Woody Harrelson as Arthur Poppington / Defendor, Kat Dennings as Katrina Debrofkowitz, Elias Koteas as Chuck Dooney and Sandra Oh as Dr. Park, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Defendor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $44.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel 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 Defendor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Defendor 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 Defendor (2009)?
- In US, Defendor is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core 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 Defendor worth watching?
- Defendor holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Defendor?
- Defendor stars Woody Harrelson, Kat Dennings, Elias Koteas, Sandra Oh and Clark Johnson.
- When was Defendor released?
- Defendor was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.