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The Defender

4.820041h 32mRMovieActionThriller

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.

DirectorDolph Lundgren
WriterDouglas W. Miller
ProducersPhilippe Martinez·Douglas W. Miller

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Cast · Directed by Dolph Lundgren

DLDolph Lundgren
Dolph Lundgren
Lance Rockford
JSJerry Springer
Jerry Springer
The President of the United States
SLShakara Ledard
Shakara Ledard
Kaye
TLThomas Lockyer
Thomas Lockyer
Stevenson
CLCaroline Lee-Johnson
Caroline Lee-Johnson
Mrs. Jones
GKGerald Kyd
Gerald Kyd
Morgan
IPIan Porter
Ian Porter
Newell
HAHoward Antony
Howard Antony
Parker
GBGeoffrey Burton
Geoffrey Burton
Jamar
IGIddo Goldberg
Iddo Goldberg
Scripts
JCJames Chalke
James Chalke
Lee
MF
Michael Fitzpatrick
Burlingham

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The Defender — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Defender?

The Defender is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ViX Premium and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Defender on Netflix?

No, The Defender is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and ViX Premium.

Is The Defender on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Defender is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch The Defender for free?

The Defender is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Fawesome in United States.