Won't Back Down(2012)
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Won't Back Down 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.
Won't Back Down (2012) is a drama film directed by Daniel Barnz, released on September 28, 2012 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Viola Davis, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ving Rhames and Lance Reddick. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 122 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Barnz
- Writers:
- Daniel Barnz, Brin Hill
- Producers:
- Mark Johnson
- Cinematographer:
- Roman Osin
- Composer:
- Marcelo Zarvos
- Production:
- Gran Via Productions, Walden Media
- Revenue:
- $5,310,554
- Status:
- Released
Won't Back Down (2012) Trailer
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Won't Back Down Cast & Crew
Main 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
Oscar Isaac
as Michael Perry
Holly Hunter
as Evelyn Riske
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Barnz, written by Daniel Barnz and Brin Hill, produced by Mark Johnson.
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Won't Back Down Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 122 ratings.
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Won't Back Down – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Won't Back Down online?
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Won't Back Down (2012) is available to stream on Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Won't Back Down?
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The main cast of Won't Back Down (2012) includes Viola Davis, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ving Rhames, Lance Reddick and Rosie Perez. The film was directed by Daniel Barnz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Won't Back Down released?
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Won't Back Down was released on September 28, 2012 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is Won't Back Down worth watching?
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Won't Back Down (2012) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 122 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Won't Back Down?
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