Defying Gravity(1997)
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Defying Gravity Synopsis
Popular frat guy Griff, the ultimate boy next boy, has a great big secret... Pete. Given an ultimatum by Pete, Griff goes the straight route until things get rough. Ultimately, defying reality is harder than he had ever imagined.
Defying Gravity (1997) is a drama and romance film directed by John Keitel, released on July 9, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Daniel Chilson, Niklaus Lange, Don Handfield and Linna Carter. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- John Keitel
- Writers:
- John Keitel
- Producers:
- David Clayton Miller, Jack Koll
- Cinematographer:
- Thomas M. Harting
- Composer:
- Tim Westergren
- Production:
- Boom Pictures Inc.
- Status:
- Released
Defying Gravity Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Daniel Chilson
Daniel Chilson
as John "Griff" Griffith
Niklaus Lange
as Todd Bentley
- Don Handfield
Don Handfield
as Pete Bradley
- Linna Carter
Linna Carter
as Denetra Washington
Lesley Pedersen
as Heather
- Ryan Tucker
Ryan Tucker
as Gary Buchanan
- Seabass Diamond
Seabass Diamond
as Matthew "Doogie" McDougal
Nick Spano
as Bozzy
- Katrina Holden Bronson
Katrina Holden Bronson
as Rachel
Nicki Aycox
as Gretchen
- Laura Fox
Laura Fox
as Mrs. Bradley
- Kevin Patrick Wright
Kevin Patrick Wright
as Mr. Bradley
Key crew
Directed by John Keitel, written by John Keitel, produced by David Clayton Miller and Jack Koll.
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Defying Gravity Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 27 ratings.
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Defying Gravity – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Defying Gravity online?
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Defying Gravity (1997) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Defying Gravity?
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The main cast of Defying Gravity (1997) includes Daniel Chilson, Niklaus Lange, Don Handfield, Linna Carter and Lesley Pedersen. The film was directed by John Keitel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Defying Gravity released?
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Defying Gravity was released on July 9, 1997 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Defying Gravity worth watching?
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Defying Gravity (1997) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.