Never Back Down Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Dec. 20, 2008

Never Back Down

Release Date: Friday, March 14, 2008

Amber Heard, Evan Peters, Djimon Hounsou, Lauren Leech, Jeff Wadlow, Affion Crockett, Sean Faris, David Zelon, Craig Baumgarten, Leslie Hope, Chris Hauty, Ryan Watson

At his new high school, a rebellious teen (Faris) is lured into an underground fight club, where he finds a mentor in a mixed martial arts veteran (Hounsou).

PG-13 Action 1 hr, 46 m

4.5

94% WILL SEE

6% WON'T SEE

Buy DVD Shop

At his new high school, a rebellious teen (Faris) is lured into an underground fight club, where he finds a mentor in a mixed martial arts veteran (Hounsou).

Plot

What's the story about?

Set against the action-packed world of Mixed Martial Arts, "Never Back Down" is the story of Jake Tyler, a tough kid who leads with his fists, and, often, with his heart. Jake Tyler, played by Sean Faris, is the new kid in town with a troubled past. He has recently moved to Orlando, Florida with his family who has relocated to support his younger brother's shot at a professional tennis career. Jake was a star athlete on the football team at home, but in this new city he is an outsider with a reputation for being a quick tempered brawler.

Making an attempt to fit in, at the invitation of a flirtatious classmate, Baja (Amber Heard) Jake goes to a party where he is unwittingly pulled into a fight with a bully named Ryan McDonald (Cam Gigandet). While he is defeated and humiliated in the fight, a classmate introduces himself to Jake and tells him about the sport known as Mixed Marshall Arts (MMA). He sees a star in Jake and asks that he meet with his mentor, Jean Roqua, played by Djimon Hounsou (Blood Diamond).

It is immediately apparent to Jake that MMA is not street fighting, but rather an art form he wants to master. Roqua will take Jake under his wing, but it is up to Jake to find the patience, discipline, willingness and reason within him to succeed. For Jake, there is much more at stake than mere victory. His decision will not just settle a score; it will define who he is.

Action Drama Teen

Snap poll

Will you see Never Back Down?

Seen the movie? Rate it!

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Never Back Down.

Amber Heard
Drive Angry, Aquaman
D
Djimon Hounsou
A Quiet Place: Day One, Beneath the Storm
S
Sean Faris
Sleepover, Yours, Mine & Ours
L
Leslie Hope
Formosa Betrayed, Lie Exposed
L
Lauren Leech
E
Evan Peters
TRON: Ares, Snow Ponies
A
Affion Crockett
A Haunted House 2, Fifty Shades of Black
R
Ryan Watson

Crew Behind the Film

The Never Back Down behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Jeff Wadlow last directed Imaginary and The Curse of Bridge Hollow. The film's writer Chris Hauty last wrote A Dirty Carnival.

Director: Jeff Wadlow
Screenwriter: Chris Hauty
Producers: Craig Baumgarten
David Zelon

Studios: Summit Entertainment
Production Company: Mandalay Pictures

Additional Information

MPA Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for mature thematic material involving intense sequences of fighting/violence, some sexuality, partying and language - all involving teens
Runtime: 1 hr, 46 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Get Some
Language: English

All Trailers

Official Never Back Down movie trailers and clips.

No trailers available.

Production Details

What we know about the Never Back Down movie production.

Production Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Release Dates

When was the film released?

Never Back Down was released in on Friday, March 14, 2008. There were 4 other movies released on the same date, including Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who, Doomsday and Sleepwalking.

Now Available

Digital (Ultra HD) & more