Never Back Down (2008)

Win or lose... Everyone has their fight.

Never Back Down (2008) poster

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
Genre: Drama, Action
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Michael Wandmacher
Cinematography: Lukas Ettlin
Editing: Debra Weinfeld, Victor Du Bois
Production: Summit Entertainment, Mandalay Pictures, Baumgarten Management and Productions (BMP), Mandalay Independent Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $20M
Box Office: $42M
Original Language: en

Themes

Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Underground Fight Clubs and Violence, Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Unarmed Combat and Street Brawl, Martial Arts and Action

Keywords

high school, martial arts, sports, fight, underground, rebel, training, champion, revenge, nemesis, club, brawl, aggressive, vibrant

Trailer

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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 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.
Who stars in Never Back Down?
Never Back Down stars Sean Faris, Amber Heard, Cam Gigandet, Djimon Hounsou, Evan Peters, Leslie Hope.
How long is Never Back Down?
Never Back Down has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
What genre is Never Back Down?
Never Back Down is a Drama, Action film.
What is the budget of Never Back Down?
Never Back Down had a budget of $20M.
How much did Never Back Down gross?
Never Back Down grossed $42M worldwide.
Where was Never Back Down produced?
Never Back Down was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Never Back Down?
The themes of Never Back Down include: Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Underground Fight Clubs and Violence, Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Unarmed Combat and Street Brawl, Martial Arts and Action.