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.
Movie Overview
| Title | Never Back Down |
|---|---|
| Release Date | 2008-03-04 |
| Runtime | 115 minutes |
| Genre | Drama, Action |
Movie Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Sean Faris | Jake Tyler |
| Amber Heard | Baja Miller |
| Cam Gigandet | Ryan McCarthy |
| Djimon Hounsou | Jean Roqua |
| Evan Peters | Max Cooperman |
| Leslie Hope | Margot Tyler |
| Wyatt Smith | Charlie Tyler |
| Neil Brown Jr. | Aaron |
| Lauren Leech | Jenny |
| Tilky Jones | Eric |
| Steven Crowley | Ben |
| Tom Nowicki | Mr. Lloyd |
| Chele André | Max’s Girl |
| Affion Crockett | Beatdown DJ |
| Chris Lindsay | Beat Down Referee |
| David Zelon | Ryan’s Dad |
| Jonathan Eusebio | Dak Ho |
| Jocelyn Binder | Hot Tub Chick |
| Deon Stein | Hot Tub Chick |
| Milissa Sears | Baja’s Friend (uncredited) |
| Andy Ussach | Man at Coffee Shop (uncredited) |
| David W. Scott | Loading Dock Worker (uncredited) |
| Marnie Van der Burgt | Tennis Spectator (uncredited) |
| Wolfgang Weber | Club Fighter (uncredited) |
| Aaron Pushkar | Fight Club Instigator (uncredited) |
| Nadine Avola | Bikini Party Girl (uncredited) |
| Jayson Talbert | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Elissa Kapneck | Party Girl (uncredited) |
| Joanne Spracklen | Party Girl (uncredited) |
| Randi Krasny | Party Girl (uncredited) |
| Stacy Westbrook | Bikini Babe (uncredited) |
| Joyce Kirkconnell | Sexy Girl (uncredited) |
| Alyx Libby | Hot Tub Chick (uncredited) |
| Stephen Pflug | Club Guy (uncredited) |
| Kristin Popelka | Girl in Crowd (uncredited) |
| Bjorn Jiskoot Jr. | Student (uncredited) |
| Jasmine Burke | Student (uncredited) |
| Vanessa Vega Rivera | Student (uncredited) |
Storyline
Fueled by anger over his father’s death, Jake Tyler, a high school student in Orlando, finds a sense of purpose when he joins an underground MMA fight club led by Ryan McCarthy. Despite Ryan’s initial dominance over Jake, he gains guidance from the skilled MMA master Jean Roqua, who teaches him to not only fight but to avoid unnecessary violence.
Determined to confront Ryan and his bullying, Jake embarks on a journey of self-discovery and intense training. Along the way, he finds support from his close-knit group of friends, including Baja Miller, his girlfriend, and Max Cooperman, his loyal sidekick. As the tension between Jake and Ryan escalates, so does the intensity of their fights, leading to a climactic rematch that will determine not only their physical prowess but also their inner strength and resilience.
Details
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.
FAQs
FAQs on Never Back Down:
1. What is the movie Never Back Down about?
Jake, filled with anger after his father’s death, begins training in MMA to stop Ryan, head of an underground MMA fight club, who trounced him in front of the entire school.
2. Who directed the movie?
Jeff Wadlow
3. Who are the main actors in Never Back Down?
Sean Faris, Amber Heard, Cam Gigandet, and Djimon Hounsou
4. What genres does the movie belong to?
Drama and Action
5. When was the movie released?
March 4, 2008
6. What is the runtime of the movie?
115 minutes
7. What is the budget of the movie?
$20 million
8. What is the critical reception of the movie?
It has a score of 6.8 out of 10 on Rotten Tomatoes and a 55 out of 100 on Metacritic.
9. What is the movie’s IMDb rating?
6.8 out of 10
10. Is the movie available on any streaming services?
Yes, it is available on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and iTunes.
