Defenseless poster
Where to stream

Defenseless

4.919911h 44mRMovieThrillerMystery

A Los Angeles lawyer defends her former college roommate, whose husband — her lover — has been slain.

DirectorMartin Campbell
WritersJeff Burkhart·James Cresson
ProducersRenée Missel·Stuart Benjamin

Where to watch

Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsHowdy Amazon ChannelHowdy Amazon ChannelFawesomeFawesomeThe Roku ChannelThe Roku ChannelFandango at Home FreeFandango at Home FreePluto TVPluto TVAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVTubi TVAmazon MX PlayerAmazon MX Player
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Martin Campbell

BHBarbara Hershey
Barbara Hershey
Thelma 'T.K.' Knudsen Katwuller
SSSam Shepard
Sam Shepard
Det. Beutel
CEChristine Elise
Christine Elise
Cindy Bodeck / Cheerleader in Porno
MHMary Beth Hurt
Mary Beth Hurt
Ellie Seldes
JWJ.T. Walsh
J.T. Walsh
Steven Seldes
KOKellie Overbey
Kellie Overbey
Janna Seldes
JSJay O. Sanders
Jay O. Sanders
Bull Dozer
JKJohn Kapelos
John Kapelos
Jack Hammer
SNSheree North
Sheree North
Mrs. Bodeck
RBRandy Brooks
Randy Brooks
Monroe
CBChristopher M. Brown
Christopher M. Brown
Dubbing Theatre Employee
MC
Michael Collins
Policeman

More from Barbara Hershey · Lead actress

The X-Files
The X-Files
1993 · 8.4
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989 · 8.2
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
2011 · 7.4
Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
1994 · 7.2
American Playhouse
American Playhouse
1982 · 6.6
Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
1964 · 7.0
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985 · 7.2
Run for Your Life
Run for Your Life
1965 · 7.1
The High Chaparral
The High Chaparral
1967 · 6.8
The Invaders
The Invaders
1967 · 6.8
See all fromBarbara Hershey

More from Sam Shepard · Co-star actor

The Notebook
The Notebook
2004 · 7.9
Black Hawk Down
Black Hawk Down
2001 · 7.4
Bloodline
Bloodline
2015 · 7.1
Safe House
Safe House
2012 · 6.5
Brothers
Brothers
2009 · 7.3
Swordfish
Swordfish
2001 · 6.3
The Pelican Brief
The Pelican Brief
1993 · 6.6
Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web
2006 · 6.2
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
2007 · 7.1
Steel Magnolias
Steel Magnolias
1989 · 7.2
See all fromSam Shepard

More from Martin Campbell · Director

Homicide: Life on the Street
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993 · 8.1
Minder
Minder
1979 · 7.1
Screen Two
Screen Two
1985 · 7.1
The Professionals
The Professionals
1977 · 7.6
Bergerac
Bergerac
1981 · 7.0
Casino Royale
Casino Royale
2006 · 7.6
Green Lantern
Green Lantern
2011 · 5.2
Just Play Dead
Just Play Dead
2026 · 5.7
The Mask of Zorro
The Mask of Zorro
1998 · 6.6
10-8: Officers on Duty
10-8: Officers on Duty
2003 · 7.9
See all fromMartin Campbell

More like this

Presumed Innocent
Presumed Innocent
1990 · 6.8
A Fall from Grace
A Fall from Grace
2020 · 7.0
A Murder of Crows
A Murder of Crows
1999 · 6.1
Adulterers
Adulterers
2016 · 6.2
Buried Alive
Buried Alive
1990 · 6.7
A Perfect Murder
A Perfect Murder
1998 · 6.6
Careful What You Wish For
Careful What You Wish For
2015 · 6.1
Someone to Watch Over Me
Someone to Watch Over Me
1987 · 5.9
The Loft
The Loft
2014 · 6.4
Tyler Perry's Duplicity
Tyler Perry's Duplicity
2025 · 6.6
Deep Water
Deep Water
2022 · 5.8
Across the Hall
Across the Hall
2009 · 6.0

Defenseless — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Defenseless?

Defenseless is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Howdy and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Defenseless on Netflix?

No, Defenseless is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy.

Is Defenseless on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Defenseless is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Defenseless for free?

Defenseless is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and The Roku Channel in United States.