The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio(2005)
She raised ten kids on twenty five words or less.
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio Synopsis
A Midwestern housewife supports her large family by entering contests for ad slogans sponsored by consumer product companies, while dealing with abuse from her alcoholic husband. Based on a true story.
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005) is a drama film directed by Jane Anderson, released on September 28, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, Laura Dern and Trevor Morgan. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 91 ratings.
- Director:
- Jane Anderson
- Writers:
- Jane Anderson, Terry Ryan
- Producers:
- Jack Rapke, Robert Zemeckis, Steve Starkey
- Cinematographer:
- Jonathan Freeman
- Composer:
- John Frizzell
- Production:
- ImageMovers, Revolution Studios, Go Fish Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005) Trailer
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The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio Cast & Crew
Main cast
Julianne Moore
as Evelyn Ryan
Woody Harrelson
as Kelly Ryan
Laura Dern
as Dortha Schaefer
Trevor Morgan
as Bruce Ryan
Ellary Porterfield
as Tuff Ryan
Simon Reynolds
as Ray the Milkman
- Robert Clark
Robert Clark
as Dick Ryan
Michael Seater
as Bub Ryan at 15 yrs
Jordan Todosey
as Tuff Ryan at 9 yrs
Jack Murray
as Rog Ryan at 17 yrs
Noni White
as Pauline
Nora Dunn
as Girl Group Member
Key crew
Directed by Jane Anderson, written by Jane Anderson and Terry Ryan, produced by Jack Rapke, Robert Zemeckis and Steve Starkey.
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The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 91 ratings.
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The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio online?
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The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio?
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The main cast of The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005) includes Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, Laura Dern, Trevor Morgan and Ellary Porterfield. The film was directed by Jane Anderson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio released?
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The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio was released on September 28, 2005 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio worth watching?
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The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 91 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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