Never Back Down (2008)

6.5PG-13110 minDirector: Jeff Wadlow

2008 film by Jeff Wadlow

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.

The film was theatrically released on March 14, 2008 by Summit Entertainment. It received generally negative reviews from critics, though it successfully grossed $41.6 million worldwide against a budget of $20 million. It was followed by a titular film series, which included three sequels.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Never Back Down about?
Never Back Down (2008) — At his new high school, a rebellious teen Jake Tyler is lured into an ultimate underground fighting club in a Backyard Fight, where he finds a mentor in a mixed martial arts veteran. After receiving threats to the safety of his friends and family, Jake seeks the mentoring of a ve
Is Never Back Down based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Never Back Down scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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