No Retreat, No Surrender (1986) movie poster

No Retreat, No Surrender (1986)

"Tonight, He either fights for his life or he'll be running for the rest of it."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 63%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 55% (RT: 80%, MC: 30) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ActionComedyCrimeDrama

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Director
Runtime
1h 34m
Country
Hong Kong, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.3/10 (615 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
80%
Metacritic
30
Cast
Kurt McKinney as Jason Stillwell
Jean-Claude Van Damme as Ivan Kraschinsky "The Russian"
J.W. Fails as R.J. Madison
Kathie Sileno as Kelly Reilly
Kim Tae-Jeong as Sensei Lee
Kent Lipham as Scott
Ron Pohnel as Ian Reilly
Dale Jacoby as Dean Ramsey
It's divisive. Only 63% of audiences liked it based on 615 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 55%.
Overview
The mob is trying to strongarm local martial arts schools, forcing young Jason Stillwell and his family to move after his father is injured defending their dojo. With his father now rejecting violence, Jason is forced to train on his own to protect himself and his best friend from the members of a rival karate school. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Kurt McKinney spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated action films of 1986 among dedicated fans.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

No Retreat, No Surrender is a 1986 action, comedy, crime film directed by Corey Yuen. The mob is trying to strongarm local martial arts schools, forcing young Jason Stillwell and his family to move after his father is injured defending their dojo. With his father now rejecting violence, Jason is forced to train on his own to protect himself and his best friend from the members of a rival karate school.

The film has been rated by 615 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a action film, No Retreat, No Surrender delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

No Retreat, No Surrender (1986) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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