Never Back Down 2008
“Win or lose... Everyone has their fight.”
What is Never Back Down?
The film Never Back Down is a story about a character named Jake who is trying to find his place at a new high school in Orlando. Jake is dealing with emotional issues and is eventually noticed by Ryan, the head of an underground MMA fight club.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 113 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 4, 2008
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Summit Entertainment, Mandalay Pictures, Baumgarten Management and Productions (BMP)
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $41,627,431
- Genres
- Drama, Action
- Updated
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Overview
The film Never Back Down is a story about a character named Jake who is trying to find his place at a new high school in Orlando. Jake is dealing with emotional issues and is eventually noticed by Ryan, the head of an underground MMA fight club. Ryan challenges Jake to a fight and Jake is defeated in front of the entire school. Following this incident, Jake decides to train under the guidance of a MMA master who teaches him not only how to fight but also how to avoid fights. As Jake learns and grows, it becomes clear that he will eventually have to face Ryan again in a rematch to put an end to Ryan's bullying. The story revolves around Jake's journey and his ultimate goal of stopping Ryan and his aggressive behavior. The film explores themes of anger, fighting, and personal growth.
Should you watch it?
“A troubled high schooler learns mixed martial arts to stand up against an aggressive bully.”
- features exciting mixed martial arts training sequences
- explores themes of personal growth and overcoming anger
- includes intense school bullying and fight scenes
- features a familiar underdog rivalry plot
Watch it if you enjoy high school drama combined with martial arts training and rivalry stories.
The film contains intense action sequences, violence, and mature themes suitable for a PG-13 audience.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Never Back Down released?
Never Back Down was released in the US on 03/04/2008.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 53 minutes.
What genres does the film belong to?
The movie falls under the drama and action genres.
Who is the main character in the film?
The main character is Jake, a new high school student dealing with anger after his father's death.
What prompts Jake to start training?
Jake begins training after being defeated by Ryan in a fight in front of the entire school.