The Defender fingerprintHigh energy, light on feelings.
Thrilling and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
Emotionally reserved
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life and politics
Solid, not remarkable
Functional look and sound
Thrilling and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
The Defender is thrilling, fast-paced, and violent.
Emotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
Everyday modern life and politics
Its world is built around everyday modern life and politics.
Solid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
Functional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
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The Defender is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 4.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.
1 h 32 min
The Defender runs 1 h 32 min.
It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States, Romania.
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4.8
