Beatdown (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 5

Beatdown poster

Released in 2010, Beatdown is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Mike Gunther, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. Brandon, a respected street fighter, is forced to flee the city after his brother is murdered and the money that was supposed to be paid back to a local gangster is stolen. While lying low at his father's house in a small Southern town, Brandon soon gets involved in the local underground cage-fighting circuit. With the help of Drake Colby, a former MMA champion, Brandon devises a scheme to bring a massive payday, if they are able to survive.

Who’s in it. Beatdown stars Danny Trejo as Marcus, Susie Abromeit as Erin Dean, Desmond Aldridge as Cage Match Patron (uncredited) and Eric Balfour as Victor Dean, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Beatdown has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beatdown page.

If you liked it. Fans of Beatdown tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Beatdown (2010)?
In US, Beatdown is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Beatdown worth watching?
Beatdown holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Beatdown?
Beatdown stars Danny Trejo, Susie Abromeit, Desmond Aldridge, Eric Balfour and Michael Bisping.
When was Beatdown released?
Beatdown was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.