Defiance (2008) movie poster

Defiance (2008)

"Freedom begins with an act of defiance"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 86%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 58% (RT: 58%, MC: 58) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
2h 17m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.8/10 (1,865 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
58%
Metacritic
58
Cast
Daniel Craig as Tuvia Bielski
Liev Schreiber as Zus Bielski
Jamie Bell as Asael Bielski
Alexa Davalos as Lilka Ticktin
Allan Corduner as Shimon Haretz
Mark Feuerstein as Isaac Malbin
Tomas Arana as Ben Zion Gulkowitz
Jodhi May as Tamara Skidelsky
Yes. 86% of real audiences liked it based on 1,865 votes. Critics scored it lower at 58%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Based on a true story, during World War II, four Jewish brothers escape their Nazi-occupied homeland of West Belarus in Poland and join the Soviet partisans to combat the Nazis. The brothers begin the rescue of roughly 1,200 Jews still trapped in the ghettos of Poland. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Defiance, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The initial cut of Defiance was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Defiance is a 2008 action, drama, history film directed by Edward Zwick. Based on a true story, during World War II, four Jewish brothers escape their Nazi-occupied homeland of West Belarus in Poland and join the Soviet partisans to combat the Nazis. The brothers begin the rescue of roughly 1,200 Jews still trapped in the ghettos of Poland.

The film has been rated by 1,865 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a action film, Defiance delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Defiance (2008) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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