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For the Defense

191650mNRMovieDrama

Two playboys stumble drunkenly home, where the owner falls asleep and the other attacks the maid. The butler intervenes and a fight results in the death of the assailant. A French girl, escaping from a pimp who kidnapped her, witnesses the…

DirectorFrank Reicher
WritersHector Turnbull·Margaret Turnbull

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Cast · Directed by Frank Reicher

FWFannie Ward
Fannie Ward
Fidele Roget
JDJack Dean
Jack Dean
Jim Webster
HCHorace B. Carpenter
Horace B. Carpenter
Henri
CACamille Astor
Camille Astor
Ninette
JNJames Neill
James Neill
Mr. Webster
GK
Gertrude Kellar
Mrs. Webster
PB
Paul Byron
Richard Madison

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For the Defense — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams For the Defense?

For the Defense isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is For the Defense on Netflix?

No, For the Defense is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is For the Defense on Amazon Prime Video?

No, For the Defense isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch For the Defense for free?

For the Defense isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for For the Defense?

For the Defense hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 30, 1916. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.