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Release Year2005
Runtime1h 39m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes90
DirectorJane Anderson
WritersJane Anderson
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
About The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
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.
Directed by Jane Anderson, The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio leans on a strong ensemble — Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, Laura Dern — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2005.
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