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Defendor

  • 20092009
  • RR
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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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  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Drama

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.

IMDb RATING
6.8/10
37K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Peter Stebbings
  • Writer
    • Peter Stebbings
  • Stars
    • Woody Harrelson
    • Kat Dennings
    • Sandra Oh
Top credits
  • Director
    • Peter Stebbings
  • Writer
    • Peter Stebbings
  • Stars
    • Woody Harrelson
    • Kat Dennings
    • Sandra Oh
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 112User reviews
    • 59Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 7 nominations

    Videos3

    Defendor: U.S. Trailer
    Trailer 2:03
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    Photos49

    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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    Diva Zappa at an event for Defendor (2009)

    Top cast

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

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    A crooked cop, a mob boss, and the young girl they abuse are the dwellers of a city's criminal underworld. It's a world that ordinary Arthur Poppington doesn't understand and doesn't belong in, but he is committed to fighting when he changes into a vigilante super-hero of his own making, Defender. With no power other than courage Defender takes to the streets to protect the city's innocents.
    • vigilante
    • superhero
    • gun running
    • organized crime
    • pimp
    • 118 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • An unexpected hero will rise.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for drug use and language throughout, violence and sexual content
    • Parents guide

    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 reviews112

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    A different kind of superhero.
    Defendor is the story of a simple, deluded, child-like man, who thinks he's a super-hero. In all likelihood, he should have died a swift and brutal death no later than ten minutes in, but it seems that God watches out for the simple-minded, even in movies. Somehow, Defendor even ends up bumbling his way into doing some good.

    Woody Harrelson portrayed Arthur in a way that completely avoided mocking him. Imagine Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump. Arthur has definite reasons for his quest and his actions, and as those reasons are revealed during the movie, you become more and more attached to his character. Kat Dennings plays a young prostitute who befriends Arthur and is instrumental in helping him to his final destiny, and Sandra Oh stars as a psychiatrist who learns about Arthur along with the audience.  No one is responsible for the acting burden that Harrelson has, but their performances are still solid. 

    I liked this movie a good bit. It was funny in some parts, and sad in others. We really don't get to spend enough time with Arthur/Defendor and his world, but what's here is pretty satisfying.
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    15
    • lewiskendell
    • Apr 14, 2010

    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
      • Захесник
    • Filming locations
      • Dundas, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Insight Film Releasing
      • Alliance
      • Darius Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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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