---
title: "Defiance"
year: 1980
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/defiance-1980"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 179798
imdb_id: "tt0080605"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 103
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 32
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Defiance (1980) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/defiance-1980

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Defiance is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Thriller, Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Necta. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Flynn
- **Networks / Studios**: Necta

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jan-Michael Vincent** as *Tommy*
- **Theresa Saldana** as *Marsha*
- **Art Carney** as *Abe*
- **Rudy Ramos** as *Angel Cruz*
- **Danny Aiello** as *Carmine*
- **Fernando López** as *Kid*
- **Frank Pesce** as *Herbie*
- **Lenny Montana** as *Whacko*
- **Santos Morales** as *Paolo*
- **Tony Sirico** as *Davey*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Defiance online?
Defiance is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Defiance worth watching?
Defiance holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 32 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Defiance and when was it released?
Defiance is a feature film with a runtime of 103 minutes. It was released in 1980. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Defiance?
Defiance was directed by John Flynn.

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