Won't Back Down
“If you can't beat the system... change it”
Synopsis
Jamie Fitzpatrick and Nona Alberts are two women from opposites sides of the social and economic track, but they have one thing in common: a mission to fix their community's broken school and ensure a bright future for their children. The two women refuse to let any obstacles stand in their way as they battle a bureaucracy that's hopelessly mired in traditional thinking, and they seek to re-energize a faculty that has lost its passion for teaching.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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WON'T BACK DOWN Trailer 2012 Maggie Gyllenhaal Movie - Official [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-19
Top Cast
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Viola Davis
Nona Alberts
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Jamie Fitzpatrick
Ving Rhames
Principal Thompson
Lance Reddick
Charles Alberts
Rosie Perez
Breena Harper
Emily Alyn Lind
Malia
Stephen Weigand
Riske's assistant
Liza Colón-Zayas
Yvonne
Teri Clark
Miss Andrews
Sarab Kamoo
Principal Chamudes
Oscar Isaac
Michael Perry
Holly Hunter
Evelyn Riske
Dante Brown
Cody Alberts
Bill Nunn
Principal Holland
Ned Eisenberg
Arthur Gould
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Olivia Lopez
Nancy Bach
Deborah
Rebecca Harris
Ms. Southwick
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Barnz
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Barnz
- Original Score
- Marcelo Zarvos
- Original Title
- Won't Back Down
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.3M
- Production Studios
- Gran Via Productions, Walden Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Barnz
Daniel Barnz, Brin Hill
Marcelo Zarvos
Roman Osin
Kristina Boden
Mark Johnson, Micheal Flaherty, Amanda Morgan Palmer
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Barnz
Director
Daniel Barnz
Screenplay
Luca Mosca
Costume Design
Mark Johnson
Producer
Marcelo Zarvos
Original Music Composer
Kristina Boden
Editor
Rusty Smith
Production Design
Roman Osin
Director of Photography
Brin Hill
Writer
Jason Silvis
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Won't Back Down
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What is Won't Back Down about?
Jamie Fitzpatrick and Nona Alberts are two women from opposites sides of the social and economic track, but they have one thing in common: a mission to fix their community's broken school and ensure a bright future for their children. The two women refuse to let any obstacles stand in their way as they battle a bureaucracy that's hopelessly mired in traditional thinking, and they seek to re-energize a faculty that has lost its passion for teaching.
Who directed Won't Back Down?
Won't Back Down was directed by Daniel Barnz.
Who stars in Won't Back Down?
The principal cast of Won't Back Down includes Viola Davis, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ving Rhames, Lance Reddick, Rosie Perez.
When was Won't Back Down released and how long is it?
Won't Back Down was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
How much did Won't Back Down make at the box office?
Won't Back Down grossed $5.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Won't Back Down?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Won't Back Down was composed by Marcelo Zarvos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Won't Back Down?
Won't Back Down holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).