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Defendor

  • 2009
  • 12
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
37K
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Woody Harrelson in Defendor (2009)
A comedy centered around three characters: an everyday guy who comes to believe he's a superhero, his psychiatrist, and the teenager he befriends.
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Arthur Poppington, a regular man who adopts a superhero persona, known as "Defendor", combs the city streets at night, in search of his archenemy, Captain Industry.Arthur Poppington, a regular man who adopts a superhero persona, known as "Defendor", combs the city streets at night, in search of his archenemy, Captain Industry.Arthur Poppington, a regular man who adopts a superhero persona, known as "Defendor", combs the city streets at night, in search of his archenemy, Captain Industry.

  • Director
    • Peter Stebbings
  • Writer
    • Peter Stebbings
  • Stars
    • Woody Harrelson
    • Kat Dennings
    • Sandra Oh
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    37K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Peter Stebbings
    • Writer
      • Peter Stebbings
    • Stars
      • Woody Harrelson
      • Kat Dennings
      • Sandra Oh
    • 118User reviews
    • 59Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 7 nominations

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    Photos65

    Woody Harrelson and Elias Koteas in Defendor (2009)
    Kat Dennings in Defendor (2009)
    Woody Harrelson and Michael Kelly in Defendor (2009)
    Woody Harrelson in Defendor (2009)
    Woody Harrelson, Sandra Oh, and Kat Dennings at an event for Defendor (2009)
    Woody Harrelson and Kat Dennings at an event for Defendor (2009)
    Woody Harrelson at an event for Defendor (2009)
    Woody Harrelson at an event for Defendor (2009)
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    Top cast

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    Woody Harrelson
    Woody Harrelson
    • Arthur Poppington aka Defendor
    Kat Dennings
    Kat Dennings
    • Kat Debrofkowitz
    Sandra Oh
    Sandra Oh
    • Dr. Ellen Park
    Elias Koteas
    Elias Koteas
    • Chuck Dooney
    Michael Kelly
    Michael Kelly
    • Paul Carter
    Clark Johnson
    Clark Johnson
    • Captain Roger Fairbanks
    Lisa Ray
    Lisa Ray
    • Dominique Ball
    A.C. Peterson
    A.C. Peterson
    • Radovan Kristic
    Kristin Booth
    Kristin Booth
    • Wendy Carter
    • (as Kristen Booth)
    Charlotte Sullivan
    Charlotte Sullivan
    • Fay
    Tony Nappo
    Tony Nappo
    • Biker Cliff
    Ron White
    Ron White
    • Judge Wilson
    David Gardner
    • Grandpa Henry
    Bryan Renfro
    Bryan Renfro
    • Mr. Debrofkowitz
    Max Dreesen
    • Young Arthur
    Matt Gordon
    Matt Gordon
    • Jerry
    James Preston Rogers
    James Preston Rogers
    • Biker Bob
    Graham Abbey
    Graham Abbey
    • Constable Mike
    • Director
      • Peter Stebbings
    • Writer
      • Peter Stebbings
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Peter Stebbings' screenwriting and directorial debut.
    • Goofs
      Arthur makes a big deal about being called "DefenDOR", yet when he's talking with Kat, he calls himself "Defender".
    • Quotes

      Defendor: If you break the law, you're a punk. If you break the law with a badge, you're a punk with a badge.

    • Connections
      Featured in Starfilm (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      One Track Mind
      Written by Classified (as Luke Boyd) and Joel Plaskett

      Performed by Classified ft. Joel Plaskett

      Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc.

      Published by Classified (as Luke Boyd) (SOCAN), Songs For The Gang Inc. (SOCAN)

    User reviews118

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    Featured review
    7/10
    Defendor: Not what you're expecting
    While at first I thought it was a comedy, I was soon proved wrong. I like Woody Harrelson for his comedic value, this pushed his acting skills in a newer direction. While still maintaining a comedic overtone it settled into a serious note that is very seldom seen in most newer movies. It's not big on special effects or huge explosions, but the movie its self makes up for all that for being big on heart and able to touch feelings that haven't been touched in a while.All in all I'd say Woody Harrleson doesn't deserve an Oscar for his performance(while it was quite memorable), the movie does deserve an honorable mention at as many award shows as possible!
    helpful•37
    10
    • stefan-humphrey
    • Apr 14, 2010

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 13, 2010 (Brazil)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Người Bảo Vệ
    • Filming locations
      • Dundas, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Insight Film Releasing
      • Alliance
      • Darius Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $44,462
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,265
      • Feb 21, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $44,462
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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