No Retreat, No Surrender (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1986, No Retreat, No Surrender is an action film directed by Corey Yuen, running about 94 minutes. “Tonight, He either fights for his life or he'll be running for the rest of it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young Jason Stillwell moves with his parents to Seattle, where local bullies harass them without mercy. Jason's father Tom does not believe in violence, so the family takes it on the chin. One day Jason enrolls in a martial arts class and quietly rises in rank to be a major contender. His mettle is tested in an international match against Ivan, a Russian champion.
Who’s in it. No Retreat, No Surrender stars Kurt McKinney as Jason Stillwell, Jean-Claude Van Damme as Ivan Kraschinsky "The Russian", J.W. Fails as R.J. Madison and Kathie Sileno as Kelly Reilly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, No Retreat, No Surrender has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch No Retreat, No Surrender page.
If you liked it. Fans of No Retreat, No Surrender 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 No Retreat, No Surrender (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for No Retreat, No Surrender change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is No Retreat, No Surrender worth watching?
- No Retreat, No Surrender holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in No Retreat, No Surrender?
- No Retreat, No Surrender stars Kurt McKinney, Jean-Claude Van Damme, J.W. Fails, Kathie Sileno and Kim Tae-Jeong.
- When was No Retreat, No Surrender released?
- No Retreat, No Surrender was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.