---
title: "The Defiant Ones"
year: 1986
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-defiant-ones-1986"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 279984
imdb_id: "tt0089010"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 8
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Defiant Ones (1986) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-defiant-ones-1986

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "The Defiant Ones" (1986).
Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Style: Neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No guessing. No spoilers in the first sentence.
Word Count Target: 150-190 words.
Title: The Defiant Ones.
Year: 1986.
Type: American made-for-television crime drama film / TV Movie.
Director: David Lowell Rich.
Cast: Robert Urich, Carl Weathers.
Characters: Monroe, 'Joker' Johnson.
Plot: Two prisoners who despise each other. After their prison transport crashes, they escape chained to each other. They are two escaped cons with nothing in common but two centuries of hate and one foot of chain steel.
Remake status: Remake of the 1958 film of the same name.
Release Date: 01/05/1986 (US).
Runtime: 1h 40m.
Rating: NR.
Sentence 1 (No spoilers): The Defiant Ones is a 1986 American made-for-television crime drama film.
Sentence 2 (Details): Directed by David Lowell Rich, the film stars Robert Urich and Carl Weathers.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: David Lowell Rich
- **Networks / Studios**: Urich Productions, MGM Television, Stormy Weathers Production

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Robert Urich** as *Johnny 'Joker' Johnson*
- **Carl Weathers** as *Cullen Monroe*
- **Ed Lauter** as *Sheriff Leroy Doyle*
- **Barry Corbin** as *Floyd Carpenter*
- **Laurie O'Brien** as *Pauline*
- **Thalmus Rasulala** as *Fred*
- **William Sanderson** as *Mason*
- **Ritch Brinkley** as *Lonny*
- **Ebbe Roe Smith** as *Deputy Miller*
- **Wil Wheaton** as *Clyde*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Defiant Ones online?
The Defiant Ones is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Defiant Ones worth watching?
The Defiant Ones holds a community rating of 5.1/10 based on 8 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging TV Movie, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Defiant Ones and when was it released?
The Defiant Ones is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 1986. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Defiant Ones?
The Defiant Ones was directed by David Lowell Rich.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Defiant Ones — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/279984)
- [The Defiant Ones (1986 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Defiant_Ones_(1986_film))
- [The Defiant Ones (TV Movie 1986) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089010/fullcredits/)
- [The Defiant Ones (1986) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/279984-the-defiant-ones/cast)

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