Never Back Down(2008)
Win or lose... Everyone has their fight.
Never Back Down 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.
Never Back Down (2008) is a drama and action film directed by Jeff Wadlow, released on March 4, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Sean Faris, Amber Heard, Cam Gigandet and Djimon Hounsou. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 2,550 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeff Wadlow
- Writers:
- Chris Hauty
- Producers:
- Craig Baumgarten, David Zelon
- Cinematographer:
- Lukas Ettlin
- Composer:
- Michael Wandmacher
- Production:
- Summit Entertainment, Mandalay Pictures, Baumgarten Management and Productions (BMP), Mandalay Independent Pictures
- Budget:
- $20,000,000
- Revenue:
- $41,627,431
- Status:
- Released
Never Back Down (2008) Trailer
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Never Back Down Cast & Crew
Main 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
Steven Crowley
as Ben
Tom Nowicki
as Mr. Lloyd
Key crew
Directed by Jeff Wadlow, written by Chris Hauty, produced by Craig Baumgarten and David Zelon.
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Never Back Down Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 2,550 ratings.
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Never Back Down – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Never Back Down online?
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Never Back Down (2008) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon 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 Never Back Down?
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The main cast of Never Back Down (2008) includes Sean Faris, Amber Heard, Cam Gigandet, Djimon Hounsou and Evan Peters. The film was directed by Jeff Wadlow. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Never Back Down released?
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Never Back Down was released on March 4, 2008 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Never Back Down worth watching?
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Never Back Down (2008) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 2,550 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Never Back Down?
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