Defiant(2025)
Uhma
Fall. Get up.
Defiant Synopsis
After losing her father, Vilma can't find her place in the life of her foster family. As a result of her struggles, Vilma ends up in a juvenile home, where she refuses to be subdued by the arbitrary and abusive staff who run it.
Defiant (2025) is a drama film directed by Visa Koiso-Kanttila, released on February 28, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Ona Huczkowski, Kati Outinen, Emmi Parviainen and Tinka Andersson. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Visa Koiso-Kanttila
- Writers:
- Reeta Ruotsalainen, Visa Koiso-Kanttila
- Producers:
- Tiina Pesonen
- Cinematographer:
- Kerttu Hakkarainen
- Composer:
- Lau Nau
- Production:
- Rabbit Films
- Status:
- Released
Defiant Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ona Huczkowski
as Vilma
Kati Outinen
as Anneli
Emmi Parviainen
as Krisu
- Tinka Andersson
Tinka Andersson
as Yasmine
- Joonatan Pekola
Joonatan Pekola
as Risto
- Sami Sowe
Sami Sowe
as Ismael
- Arvand Rasul
Arvand Rasul
as Obe
- Julius Lehto
Julius Lehto
as Fedja
- Ilo Maisse
Ilo Maisse
as Enni
- Iiris Pöyhtäri
Iiris Pöyhtäri
as Aada
Sonja Kuittinen
as Ilona
Tuomas Nilsson
as Matti
Key crew
Directed by Visa Koiso-Kanttila, written by Reeta Ruotsalainen and Visa Koiso-Kanttila, produced by Tiina Pesonen.
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Defiant Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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Defiant – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Defiant online?
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Defiant (2025) is currently available to rent or buy from Rakuten TV. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Defiant?
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The main cast of Defiant (2025) includes Ona Huczkowski, Kati Outinen, Emmi Parviainen, Tinka Andersson and Joonatan Pekola. The film was directed by Visa Koiso-Kanttila. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Defiant released?
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Defiant was released on February 28, 2025 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Defiant worth watching?
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Defiant (2025) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.