No Retreat, No Surrender

No Retreat, No Surrender

1986 · 94 min · EN · PG · 6.3 (636 votes)
Dir. Corey Yuen · Starring Kurt McKinney, Jean-Claude Van Damme, J.W. Fails, Kathie Sileno, Kim Tae-Jeong, Kent Lipham · Music Paul Gilreath · No Retreat, No Surrender Collection

Tonight, He either fights for his life or he'll be running for the rest of it.

ActionComedyCrimeDrama

The mob is trying to strongarm local martial arts schools, forcing young Jason Stillwell and his family to move after his father is injured defending their dojo. With his father now rejecting violence, Jason is forced to train on his own to protect himself and his best friend from the members of a rival karate school.

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This is a high-kicking, earnest journey through 80s martial arts glory. It feels like a spirited underdog tale, brimming with youthful determination and a touch of supernatural inspiration. Expect exhilarating training sequences, righteous showdowns, and a distinctly nostalgic, feel-good action vibe that's best enjoyed with a crowd.

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