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Never Back Down

2008Movie1 h 53 minPG-13

Drama
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic396.4Rotten Tomatoes21%35%

A brutally violent, thrilling drama movie about sports and growing up.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

Win or lose... Everyone has their fight.

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.

Feels like

  • High School MMA Drama
  • Aggressive Coming-of-Age
  • Underground Fight Club
  • Physical Training Montage
  • Teen Bullying Resolution
  • Sports Action Thriller
  • Revenge Narrative
  • Mentorship Arc

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Jeff Wadlow
Written by
Chris Hauty
Produced by
Craig Baumgarten, David Zelon
Music by
Michael Wandmacher

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Facts

March 4, 2008 · 1 h 53 min · PG-13

Released
March 4, 2008
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$42 million
Available in
79 countries

Tropes

Workaholic, Deadly Sparring, Always Someone Better +9

  • Workaholic
  • Deadly Sparring
  • Always Someone Better
  • Instant Web Hit
  • My Greatest Failure
  • Honor Before Reason
  • No-Holds-Barred Beatdown
  • Berserk Button
  • Cut Himself Shaving
  • Privileged Rival
  • Eye Scream
  • Earn Your Happy Ending

12 of 59 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Never Back Down?"

Questions about Never Back Down

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Never Back Down?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuKanopyHooplaVIX PlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

In the United States, Never Back Down streams on Prime, fuboTV, and MovieSphere+, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, VIX , Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 52 other countries.

Is Never Back Down worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 21%, and Metacritic 39). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (30).

Is Never Back Down okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

What tropes does Never Back Down use?

WorkaholicDeadly SparringAlways Someone BetterInstant Web HitMy Greatest FailureHonor Before ReasonNo-Holds-Barred BeatdownBerserk ButtonCut Himself ShavingPrivileged RivalEye ScreamEarn Your Happy Endingand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including Workaholic, Deadly Sparring, and Always Someone Better.