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The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio

2005·Drama·1h 39m
7.0
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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
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housewife
based on true story
middle class
ohio
dysfunctional marriage
breaking the fourth wall
based on memoir or autobiography
prize money
woman director
mortgage
contests and competitions
1950s
1960s
large family
tv contest
prizes
economic struggle
grand prize
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Cast

Julianne Moore
Julianne Moore
Evelyn Ryan
Woody Harrelson
Woody Harrelson
Kelly Ryan
Laura Dern
Laura Dern
Dortha Schaefer
Trevor Morgan
Trevor Morgan
Bruce Ryan
Ellary Porterfield
Ellary Porterfield
Tuff Ryan
Simon Reynolds
Simon Reynolds
Ray the Milkman
Michael Seater
Michael Seater
Bub Ryan at 15 yrs
Jordan Todosey
Jordan Todosey
Tuff Ryan at 9 yrs
Jack Murray
Jack Murray
Rog Ryan at 17 yrs
Noni White
Noni White
Pauline
Nora Dunn
Nora Dunn
Girl Group Member
Erik Knudsen
Erik Knudsen
Rog Ryan at 13 Years

Crew

Jane Anderson
Jane Anderson
Director
Jane Anderson
Jane Anderson
Screenplay
John Frizzell
John Frizzell
Original Music Composer
Robert Dalva
Robert Dalva
Editor
Robert Zemeckis
Robert Zemeckis
Producer
Steve Starkey
Steve Starkey
Producer
Jack Rapke
Jack Rapke
Producer
Jodi Michelle Pynn
Jodi Michelle Pynn
Stunt Double
John Frizzell
John Frizzell
Conductor
Christopher Boyes
Christopher Boyes
Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Popular Reviews

37 reviews
Ellie Blake
7.0★ · 05/06/26
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
“death by jello is highly unlikely” 

so kelly sucks, another reason to love dr pepper, laura dern my queen, maybe i need 12 kids, maybe kelly wasn’t so bad, all i do is cry
“death by jello is highly unlikely” 

so kelly sucks, another reason to love dr pepper, laura dern my queen, maybe i need 12 kids, maybe kelly wasn’t so bad, all i do is cry
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skylar
skylar
8.0★ · 03/15/26
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
she’s such a winner and he’s a fucking loser
she’s such a winner and he’s a fucking loser
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lizi
lizi
8.0★ · 03/14/26
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
kelly annoyed me sm, overall great movie
kelly annoyed me sm, overall great movie
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Komorin
Komorin
8.0★ · 09/11/25
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
Your husband dont deserve you 🥺
Your husband dont deserve you 🥺
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Zach
Zach
8.0★ · 05/25/25
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
Really liked this one
Really liked this one
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