Never Back Down(2008)
“Win or lose... Everyone has their fight.”
Overview
Jake, full of anger after his father's death, is just starting to find a place for himself at his new Orlando high school - until Ryan, head of an underground MMA fight club, picks Jake out as a prime opponent. After being trounced by Ryan in front of the entire school, Jake begins training under the firm, moral guidance of a MMA master, where he learns how to fight... and how to avoid a fight. But it becomes obvious that a rematch will be inevitable if Jake wants to stop Ryan and his bullying, once and for all.
Director
Jeff Wadlow
Studio
Summit Entertainment
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$42M
Cast
Sean Faris
as Jake Tyler
Amber Heard
as Baja Miller
Cam Gigandet
as Ryan McCarthy
Djimon Hounsou
as Jean Roqua
Evan Peters
as Max Cooperman
Leslie Hope
as Margot Tyler
Wyatt Smith
as Charlie Tyler
Neil Brown Jr.
as Aaron
Lauren Leech
as Jenny
Tilky Jones
as Eric
Steven Crowley
as Ben
Tom Nowicki
as Mr. Lloyd
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$20M
Box Office
$42M
Production Companies
Summit Entertainment • Mandalay Pictures • Baumgarten Management and Productions (BMP)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Never Back Down?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Never Back Down (2008).
What is Never Back Down about?▼
Jake, full of anger after his father's death, is just starting to find a place for himself at his new Orlando high school - until Ryan, head of an underground MMA fight club, picks Jake out as a prime opponent. After being trounced by Ryan in front of the entire school, Jake begins training under the firm, moral guidance of a MMA master, where he learns how to fight... and how to avoid a fight. But it becomes obvious that a rematch will be inevitable if Jake wants to stop Ryan and his bullying, once and for all.
Who directed Never Back Down?▼
Never Back Down was directed by Jeff Wadlow and released in 2008. It is a drama, action film.
How long is Never Back Down?▼
Never Back Down has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
Who stars in Never Back Down?▼
The cast of Never Back Down includes Sean Faris as Jake Tyler, Amber Heard as Baja Miller, Cam Gigandet as Ryan McCarthy, Djimon Hounsou as Jean Roqua, Evan Peters as Max Cooperman and more.
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