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66% Critic Match
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
“She raised ten kids on twenty five words or less.”
6.6 / 10• 2005• 1h 39m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Julianne Moore
Evelyn Ryan
Lead
Woody Harrelson
Kelly Ryan
Laura Dern
Dortha Schaefer
Trevor Morgan
Bruce Ryan
Ellary Porterfield
Tuff Ryan
Simon Reynolds
Ray the Milkman
RC
Robert Clark
Dick Ryan
Michael Seater
Bub Ryan at 15 yrs
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jane Anderson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
