# The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005)

> A resourceful Ohio mother turns jingle contests into a lifeline while trying to protect her children from an alcoholic husband's collapsing dreams.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/16307

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Jane Anderson
- Cast: Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, Laura Dern, Trevor Morgan, Ellary Porterfield, Simon Reynolds, Robert Clark, Michael Seater
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0406158/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sincere, bittersweet, resilient, reflective evening, family drama night

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