Won't Back Down
"If you can't beat the system... change it"
Originally released in 2012. Won't Back Down is a drama film. directed by Daniel Barnz. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Viola Davis, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Ving Rhames
Synopsis
Jamie Fitzpatrick and Nona Alberts are two women from opposites sides of the social and economic track, but they have one thing in common: a mission to fix their community's broken school and ensure a bright future for their children. The two women refuse to let any obstacles stand in their way as they battle a bureaucracy that's hopelessly mired in traditional thinking, and they seek to re-energize a faculty that has lost its passion for teaching.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 28, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (120 votes)
Box Office
$5.3M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Viola Davis
as Nona Alberts
Maggie Gyllenhaal
as Jamie Fitzpatrick
Ving Rhames
as Principal Thompson
Lance Reddick
as Charles Alberts
Rosie Perez
as Breena Harper
Emily Alyn Lind
as Malia
Stephen Weigand
as Riske's assistant
Liza Colón-Zayas
as Yvonne
Teri Clark
as Miss Andrews
Sarab Kamoo
as Principal Chamudes
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $5,310,554
Production Companies
- Gran Via Productions
- Walden Media
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Won't Back Down about?
Jamie Fitzpatrick and Nona Alberts are two women from opposites sides of the social and economic track, but they have one thing in common: a mission to fix their community's broken school and ensur...
Who directed Won't Back Down?
Won't Back Down was directed by Daniel Barnz.
How long is Won't Back Down?
Won't Back Down has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Won't Back Down released?
Won't Back Down was released on September 28, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Won't Back Down?
The main cast of Won't Back Down includes Viola Davis, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ving Rhames, Lance Reddick, Rosie Perez.
Is Won't Back Down worth watching?
Won't Back Down has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 120 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.