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Never Back Down

"Win or lose... Everyone has their fight."

March 4, 2008 1h 53m 6.8/10 (2,430 votes)

Originally released in 2008. Never Back Down is a drama/action film. directed by Jeff Wadlow.

Starring Sean Faris, Amber Heard, and Cam Gigandet

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 4, 2008 17 years ago
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Runtime 1h 53m 113 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (2,430 votes)
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Budget $20M Production budget
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Box Office $41.6M 2.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$20,000,000
Revenue
$41,627,431

Production Companies

  • Summit Entertainment
  • Mandalay Pictures
  • Baumgarten Management and Productions (BMP)
  • Mandalay Independent Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

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 pr...

Who directed Never Back Down?

Never Back Down was directed by Jeff Wadlow.

How long is Never Back Down?

Never Back Down has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).

When was Never Back Down released?

Never Back Down was released on March 4, 2008 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Never Back Down?

The main cast of Never Back Down includes Sean Faris, Amber Heard, Cam Gigandet, Djimon Hounsou, Evan Peters.

Is Never Back Down worth watching?

Never Back Down has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 2,430 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.