Movie
The Defenders
When talented Australian refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi steps off the plane in Thailand for his honeymoon, he finds himself facing an Interpol arrest order for alleged terrorism offences. What unfolds is the gripping true story of a heroic whistle-blower who, on speaking out about his own torture, sets off a revenge plot involving three countries, two royal families and the world's most powerful sporting body, FIFA. As Hakeem awaits extradition back to Bahrain, a group of campaigners led by a retired Australian football captain Craig Foster fight for his release.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Defenders was released June 15, 2023. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
When talented Australian refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi steps off the plane in Thailand for his honeymoon, he finds himself facing an Interpol arrest order for alleged terrorism offences. What unfolds is the gripping true story of a heroic whistle-blower who, on speaking out about his own torture, sets off a revenge plot involving three countries, two royal families and the world's most powerful sporting body, FIFA. As Hakeem awaits extradition back to Bahrain, a group of campaigners led by a retired Australian football captain Craig Foster fight for his release.
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Cast
Hakeem al-Araibi
Craig FosterCredits
- Directed by
- Matthew Bate
- Written by
- Matthew Bate
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
Prime Video SportsUnited States- Sweetshop & GreenAustralia
Closer ProductionsAustralia
Screen AustraliaAustralia