54.5

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The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio

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The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio

2005 · 99 min · United States · English

The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005) is a solid-tier movie on goodrecmovies, rated 7.2/10 on IMDb from 8,906 votes. Updated 2026-10-27

54.5GRM score

★ 7.2IMDb · 9k

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.

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Woody Harrelson

Dortha Schaefer

Bruce Ryan at 16 yrs

Ellary Porterfield

Tuff Ryan at 13, 16 & 18 yrs

Ray the Milkman

Lea Anne Ryan at 17 yrs

Dick Ryan at 16 yrs

Bub Ryan at 15 yrs

Rog Ryan at 13 yrs

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