Name: The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
Genre: Drama
Released: 2005-09-28
Duration: 1 h 39 min
Cast: Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, Laura Dern, Trevor Morgan, Ellary Porterfield

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She raised ten kids on twenty five words or less.

A Midwestern housewife supports her large family by entering contests for ad slogans sponsored by consumer product companies, while dealing with abuse from her alcoholic husband. Based on a true story.

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Directed by: Jane Anderson
Written by: Jane Anderson, Terry Ryan
Produced by: Robert Zemeckis, Steve Starkey, Jack Rapke
Music by: John Frizzell

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September 28, 2005 · 1 h 39 min · Strong Language

Released: September 28, 2005
Runtime: 1 h 39 min
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 7 countries
Keywords: based on true story

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Where can I stream The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio?

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In the United States, The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio worth watching?

64

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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 58). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (59).

Is The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.