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For the Defense

1930Movie1 h 5 minNR

CrimeDrama
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–27%
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–27%

Summary

William Foster is a slick attorney who stays within the law, but specializes in representing crooks and shady characters. He's adept at keeping them out of jail, winning acquittals, and having decisions reversed, thus springing criminals out of prison.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
John Cromwell
Written by
Oliver H.P. Garrett, Jules Furthman
Music by
Harold M. McNiff

Everyone

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Facts

July 19, 1930 · 1 h 5 min · NR

Released
July 19, 1930
Runtime
1 h 5 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Crime, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream For the Defense?"

Questions about For the Defense

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream For the Defense?

Amazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TVAmazon MX Player

In the United States, For the Defense is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is For the Defense worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.4).

Is For the Defense good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.