Defendor

Defendor has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in the US on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 616 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Woody Harrelson sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and see for yourself.

Defendor arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Defendor from the crowd. A crooked cop, a mob boss and the young girl they abuse are the denizens of a city's criminal underworld. It's a world that ordinary Arthur Poppington doesn't understand and doesn't belong in, but is committed to fighting when he changes into a vigilante super-hero of his own making, Defendor. With no power other than courage Defendor takes to the streets to protect the city's innocents. Woody Harrelson and Kat Dennings lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It was released in 2009. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Defendor holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Defendor is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Woody Harrelson's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Defendor was released in 2009, directed by Peter Stebbings. The full 101-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.