Resistance (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2020, Resistance is a drama, war and history film directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz, running about 120 minutes. “The best way to resist is to survive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of mime Marcel Marceau as he works with a group of Jewish boy scouts and the French Resistance to save the lives of ten thousand orphans during World War II.
Who’s in it. Resistance stars Jesse Eisenberg as Marcel, Ed Harris as George S. Patton, Clémence Poésy as Emma and Matthias Schweighöfer as Klaus Barbie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Resistance has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $449.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and Sundance Now and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Resistance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Resistance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Resistance (2020)?
- In US, Resistance is available to stream on Hulu, Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Resistance worth watching?
- Resistance holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Resistance?
- Resistance stars Jesse Eisenberg, Ed Harris, Clémence Poésy, Matthias Schweighöfer and Bella Ramsey.
- When was Resistance released?
- Resistance was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.