Movie

The Defender

★ 4.8(35)20041h 32m

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Good to know

Director: Dolph Lundgren
Release date: 2004-12-20
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Budget: $6,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Lucky UKFS

The Defender — trailer

About The Defender

The Defender is a 2004 movie in the Action and Thriller genres, directed by Dolph Lundgren, starring Dolph Lundgren, Jerry Springer and Shakara Ledard. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.8/10 from 35 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Defender in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The global war on terror rages on. When a government official goes missing, Lance, a man with an impressive record of service to his country, finds himself protecting the man who embodies everything he has dedicated his life to fight against.

Cast

Dolph Lundgren

Lance Rockford

Jerry Springer

The President of the United States

Shakara Ledard

Kaye

Thomas Lockyer

Stevenson

Caroline Lee-Johnson

Mrs. Jones

Gerald Kyd

Morgan

Ian Porter

Newell

Howard Antony

Parker

Geoffrey Burton

Jamar

Iddo Goldberg

Scripts

James Chalke

Lee

Michael Fitzpatrick

Burlingham

Themes & keywords

hotelwar veterantreasonterrorismromaniasecret tunnelsecret meetingcia

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Defender in Canada?+

The Defender is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Defender on Netflix?+

The Defender is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Defender?+

The Defender has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in The Defender?+

The Defender stars Dolph Lundgren, Jerry Springer, Shakara Ledard, Thomas Lockyer and Caroline Lee-Johnson.

When did The Defender come out?+

The Defender is a 2004 movie directed by Dolph Lundgren.

What genre is The Defender?+

The Defender is Action and Thriller film.

Who directed The Defender?+

The Defender was directed by Dolph Lundgren.