Apple TVNever Back Down (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.8
Overview
Jake, full of anger after his father's death, is just starting to find a place for himself at his new Orlando high school - until Ryan, head of an underground MMA fight club, picks Jake out as a prime opponent. After being trounced by Ryan in front of the entire school, Jake begins training under the firm, moral guidance of a MMA master, where he learns how to fight... and how to avoid a fight. But it becomes obvious that a rematch will be inevitable if Jake wants to stop Ryan and his bullying, once and for all.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Jake, full of anger after his father's death, is just starting to find a place for himself at his new Orlando high school - until Ryan, head of an underground MMA fight club, picks Jake out as a prime opponent. After being trounced by Ryan in front of the entire school, Jake begins training under the firm, moral guidance of a MMA master, where he learns how to fight... and how to avoid a fight. But it becomes obvious that a rematch will be inevitable if Jake wants to stop Ryan and his bullying, once and for all.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central narrative champions an individualistic solution to personal and social challenges through self-discipline, hard work, and personal mastery, aligning with conservative values of individual responsibility.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast, with a notable Black actor in a supporting role, indicating visible but not explicitly DEI-driven casting. The narrative centers on a white male protagonist and does not critique traditional identities, maintaining a neutral or positive framing.
Secondary
The film "Never Back Down" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a troubled teen's involvement in an underground fight club, personal struggles, and a heterosexual romance, with no explicit or implicit queer representation.
The film primarily focuses on male characters engaging in mixed martial arts combat. No female characters are depicted participating in direct physical combat against any opponents, male or otherwise. Therefore, no instances of a female character defeating male opponents in close-quarters combat are present.
Never Back Down (2008) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments from which character genders could have been established and subsequently changed.
Never Back Down (2008) is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations. All characters were created for this film, meaning there is no established baseline race to compare against for any character.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.5
6.8
Critic Ratings
2.1
3.9
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