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Last modified: Dec. 2, 2012

Won't Back Down

Release Date: Friday, September 28, 2012 Theaters

Director: Daniel Barnz

Starring: Maggie Gyllenhaal Viola Davis Oscar Isaac Holly Hunter Rosie Perez

PG Drama N/A

  • 2.8 / 5
46% 54%

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot
Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis play two determined mothers, one a teacher, who will stop at nothing to transform their children's failing inner city school. Facing a powerful and entrenched bureaucracy, they risk everything to make a difference in the education and future of their children.
Cited as official plot version
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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Won't Back Down.

  • Maggie Gyllenhaal
    Maggie Gyllenhaal

    The Dark Knight, White House Down

  • Viola Davis
    Viola Davis

    The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her, Kung Fu Panda 4

  • Oscar Isaac
    Oscar Isaac

    ... Michael Raymond

    The King of Kings, Drive

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    Holly Hunter

    ... Union Leader

    Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, The Incredibles

  • R
    Rosie Perez

    ... School Board Head

    The Pineapple Express, Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

  • L
    Lance Reddick

    ... Teacher

    From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, White House Down

Crew Behind the Film

The Won't Back Down behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Daniel Barnz last directed Cake and Beastly. The film's writer Daniel Barnz last wrote Chasing Mavericks and Beastly.

Producer
Mark Johnson

Production Details

What we know about the Won't Back Down movie production.

Key Facts

  • A fictional story inspired by actual events.

Production Updates for Won't Back Down

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Changed Won't Back Down movie production status. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Starts shooting May 23, 2011 in Pittsburgh

Completed

Changed the movie production status to Completed. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic elements and language
Runtime
N/A
Tagline
Not available
Also known as
Still I Rise, Steel Town, Learning To Fly

Language
English

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Video Clip: 'A Phone Call from Tyler'

Release Dates

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Won't Back Down was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, September 28, 2012. There were 9 other movies released on the same date, including Looper, Hotel Transylvania and Solomon Kane.

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