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Won't Back Down

“If you can't beat the system... change it”

★ 6.1(121)20122h 1m

Won't Back Down is streaming on Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Daniel Barnz
Release date: 2012-09-28
Runtime: 2h 1m
Language: English
Box office: $5,310,554
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Gran Via Productions

Won't Back Down — trailer

About Won't Back Down

Won't Back Down is a 2012 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Daniel Barnz, starring Viola Davis, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Ving Rhames. It has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 121 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Won't Back Down in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

based on true story

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Won't Back Down in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Won't Back Down on Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Won't Back Down on Netflix?+

Won't Back Down is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel.

How long is Won't Back Down?+

Won't Back Down has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

Who stars in Won't Back Down?+

Won't Back Down stars Viola Davis, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ving Rhames, Lance Reddick and Rosie Perez.

When did Won't Back Down come out?+

Won't Back Down is a 2012 movie directed by Daniel Barnz.

What genre is Won't Back Down?+

Won't Back Down is Drama film.

Who directed Won't Back Down?+

Won't Back Down was directed by Daniel Barnz.