Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown
Seen it?2011 | 99 min | Drama, Action
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. 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 action fans. If you loved Beast or Warrior, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Four fighters from different backgrounds come together to train under an ex MMA rising star and then ultimately have to fight each other and the traitor in their midst.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 87K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Jai White
- Michael Jai WhiteCase Walker
- Gralen Bryant BanksFrankie
- Alex MerazZack Gomes
- Stacey AsaroReceptionist
- Rus BlackwellCop
- Dean GeyerMike Stokes
- Scottie EpsteinJustin Epstein
- Todd DuffeeTim Newhouse
- Evan PetersMax Cooperman
- J. Patrick McNamaraDoctor