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Never Back Down (2008)



Plot outline: 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 veteran fighter, to train his mind and body for one final no-holds-barred elimination fight with his unrelenting personal nemesis and local martial arts champion Ryan McCarthy.

Director:Jeff Wadlow

Writer (WGA): Chris Hauty (written by)

Release Date: 4 April 2008 (UK)

Genre: Action / Drama / Sport

Plot Keywords: high School / Mixed Martial Arts / Remake / Teen

Cast
(Cast overview)

Sean Faris ... Jake Tyler

Amber Heard ... Baja Miller

Cam Gigandet ... Ryan McCarthy

Evan Peters ... Max Cooperman

Leslie Hope ... Margot Tyler

Djimon Hounsou ... Jean Roqua

Wyatt Smith ... Charlie Tyler

Affion Crockett ... Beatdown DJ Swagga

Neil Brown Jr. ... Aaron

Lauren Leech ... Jenny

Tilky Jones ... Eric

Steven Crowley ... Ben Costigan

Tom Nowicki ... Mr. Lloyd
David Zelon ... Ryan's Dad

Chris Lindsay ... Beat Down Referee


Also Known As:
Get Some (USA) (working title)

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material involving intense sequences of fighting/violence, some sexuality, partying and language - all involving teens.

Runtime: 110 min