Never Back Down

Never Back Down

2008 · 113 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.8 (2,497 votes)
Dir. Jeff Wadlow · Starring Sean Faris, Amber Heard, Cam Gigandet, Djimon Hounsou, Evan Peters, Leslie Hope · Music Michael Wandmacher · Never Back Down Collection

Win or lose... Everyone has their fight.

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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.

VIBE

This feels like a surge of raw, youthful energy. It's an angsty, propulsive journey through intense rivalries and the disciplined pursuit of self-mastery, all wrapped in a glossy, aggressive teen action package. Expect thrilling fight choreography and a triumphant, adrenaline-fueled release.

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