Where to watch Deacons for Defense (2005) in the UK
Deacons for Defense (2005) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Inspired by a true story, this drama is set in 1965, not long after passage of the Civil Rights Act. Despite the Act, the African-American citizens of Bogalusa are still treated like third-class citizens, their fundamental rights as human beings persistently trampled by the white power structure, in general, and the local branch of the KKK. The story follows the formation of local black men, particularly ex-war veterans who after the struggles become too overbearing organizes the group, "Deacons for defense", an all-black defense group dedicated to patrolling the black section of town and protecting its residents from the more violent aspects of "white backlash."
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Forest WhitakerMarcus Clay -
Jonathan SilvermanMichael Deane -
Chris BrittonWilliam Chase -
Ossie DavisReverend 'Rev' Gregory -
Tyrone BenskinArchie -
Mpho KoahoBailey -
Melanie Nicholls-KingRose Clay -
Adam WeinerCharles Hillibrand
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