Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio(2005)- User Reviews

This was a gentle trip into the era of a struggling family in the 1950's, While watching the film we were unaware it was based on a true story. We give it A+more»

This movie will touch your heart, whether you relate to Moore's character or Harrelsons. Sadly I relate to Harrelson's character. But at the same time, it's one of them movies that will open your eyes to your own personal problems, while at …more»

The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio is an engaging, heartfelt, extremely well acted gem of a little movie. Based on the memoirs of Terry "Tuff" Ryan, director, Jane Anderson brings the struggles of one 1950s family of 12 to the screen with respect …more»

I liked this a lot. It would be perfect for Lifetime. The brilliant, sweet, suffering woman with no flaws, and her ignorant, abusive husband. The only thing is, I've seen it 1000 times. How does someone win a sportcar they can sell yet always be out …more»

besides the pseudo masochistic landy dandles, the film is a success.

my friends liked it.

I hear it's got a good sound track too.more»

Should be uplifting, but isn't, even if an authentic tale. Try this jingle: Dad is a bum, mom is a saint, the kids are perfect, the catholic priest ain't. Not a winner? Neither is this movie really unless you need to see a suburban Mother Tereasa. …more»

I rented this DVD expecting a touching story about a woman who liked to write cute songs and maybe had a few interesting stories to tell (maybe a Forrest Gump-like theme). I was horrified to find that it was all about a woman who could never discuss …more»

I enjoy true to life movies and this was no exception. Not only a good story but seeing the old cars, furniture, etc. made my childhood memories return. Being from this same era and also from a family of 10 I could relate easily to this movie. Excell …more»

Great movie to watch with your family. However things do get a little noisy because of the father's character, but thats life for some.
But overall I would watch any movie like this.more»

Julianne Moore and Woody Harrelson were the perfect casting choices for this film based on the real life prize winning Ryan's. The acting by the kids is far better than those Cheaper by the dozen brats, too.more»