Never Back Down (2008)

Name: Never Back Down
Director: Jeff Wadlow
Genre: Drama, Action
Released: 2008-03-04
Duration: 1 h 53 min
Cast: Sean Faris, Amber Heard, Cam Gigandet, Djimon Hounsou

Drama Action

Director: Jeff Wadlow

Cast: Sean Faris, Amber Heard, Cam Gigandet, Djimon Hounsou

Runtime113 min

RatingPG-13

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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.

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Never Back Down from 2008, directed by Jeff Wadlow, offers a gripping blend of dramatic character study and visceral MMA action that will thrill fans of gritty, hard-hitting fight films. The film features standout performances from Sean Faris and Djimon Hounsou that bring depth and authenticity to the story of a troubled teen finding redemption through martial arts.

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Never Back Down is a 2008 American martial arts sports drama film directed by Jeff Wadlow and starring Sean Faris and Cam Gigandet. It tells the story of a frustrated and conflicted teenager who arrives at a new high school and discovers an underground fight club there.