| Overall: | D- |
|---|---|
| Violence: | D |
| Sexual Content: | C |
| Language: | C- |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | C- |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 28 Jul 2008 |
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Never Back Down is rated PG-13: for mature thematic material involving intense sequences of fighting/violence, some sexuality, partying and language -- all involving teens.
Cast: Sean Faris, Djimon Hounsou, Amber Heard, Cam Gigandet.
Studio: Summit Entertainment
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
