No Retreat, No Surrender
Seen it?1986 | 94 min | Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 19 times its budget, but a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: scary moments. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
The mob is trying to strongarm local martial arts schools, forcing young Jason Stillwell and his family to move after his father is injured defending their dojo. With his father now rejecting violence, Jason is forced to train on his own to protect himself and his best friend from the members of a rival karate school.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 30 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$5 million worldwide on a $250K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 73K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Corey Yuen
- Kurt McKinneyJason Stillwell
- Jean-Claude Van DammeIvan Kraschinsky "The Russian"
- J.W. FailsR.J. Madison
- Kathie SilenoKelly Reilly
- Kim Tae-JeongSensei Lee
- Kent LiphamScott
- Ron PohnelIan Reilly
- Dale JacobyDean Ramsey
- Peter CunninghamFrank Peters
- Timothy D. BakerTom Stillwell