Never Goin' Back
Synopsis
Angela and Jessie are best friends intent on taking a wild beach trip, but when their roommate loses all of their money in a drug scam, the girls -- blissfully stoned -- go to increasingly daring and absurd lengths to get it back.
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Never Goin' Back | Official Red Band Trailer HD | A24Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-09
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Maia Mitchell
Angela
Camila Morrone
Jessie
Kyle Mooney
Brandon
Joel Allen
Dustin
Kendal Smith
Tony
Matthew Holcomb
Ryan
Liz Cardenas
Neighbor
Michelle Sherrill
Prostitute
Julian Hilliard
Boy at Diner
Jennifer Pilarcik
Mom at Diner
James LaBounty II
Noel
Marcus M. Mauldin
Roderick
Atheena Frizzell
Crystal
Aristotle Abraham II
Cedric
Max Hartman
Officer Puddin' Face
Craig Cole
Officer Craig
Brenda Schram
Girl in Jail
Annell Brodeur
Officer at the Jail
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 3, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 30, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Augustine Frizzell
- Screenplay & Story
- Augustine Frizzell
- Original Score
- Sarah Jaffe
- Original Title
- Never Goin' Back
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Sailor Bear, Mama Bear Studios, Zero Trans Fat Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Augustine Frizzell
Augustine Frizzell
Sarah Jaffe
Greta Zozula
Courtney Ware, Augustine Frizzell
James M. Johnston, Liz Cardenas, Toby Halbrooks, Isaiah Smallman, David Lowery
Department Leadership Roster
Augustine Frizzell
Writer
Augustine Frizzell
Director
James M. Johnston
Producer
Liz Cardenas
Producer
Toby Halbrooks
Producer
Sarah Jaffe
Original Music Composer
Courtney Ware
Editor
Greta Zozula
Director of Photography
Augustine Frizzell
Editor
Olivia Peebles
Production Design
Annell Brodeur
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Never Goin' Back
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What is Never Goin' Back about?
Angela and Jessie are best friends intent on taking a wild beach trip, but when their roommate loses all of their money in a drug scam, the girls -- blissfully stoned -- go to increasingly daring and absurd lengths to get it back.
Who directed Never Goin' Back?
Never Goin' Back was directed by Augustine Frizzell.
Who stars in Never Goin' Back?
The principal cast of Never Goin' Back includes Maia Mitchell, Camila Morrone, Kyle Mooney, Joel Allen, Kendal Smith.
When was Never Goin' Back released and how long is it?
Never Goin' Back was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Never Goin' Back?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Never Goin' Back was composed by Sarah Jaffe.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Never Goin' Back?
Never Goin' Back holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).