Beat Down (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film
Released in 2012, Beat Down is a comedy and drama film directed by Deanne Foley, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Beat Down is an irreverent comedy about wrestling, family and following your dreams no matter how painful that can sometimes be. Fran Whiteway (Marthe Bernard, Republic of Doyle) is eighteen and a real firecracker. More than anything, Fran dreams of becoming a professional wrestler. Her single-father Whitey (Robb Wells, Trailer Park Boys) is a former-pro, aka White Lightning, with broken dreams of his own and is dead set against Fran wrestling. Fran is determined though and when Whitey's old rival Dark Thunder (Tony Nappo, Saw II) comes to town, she runs away to join his tour. Whitey is devastated and while he tries to get his daughter back, Fran learns the ropes of the wrestling game and of life itself.
Who’s in it. Beat Down stars Marthe Bernard as Fran, Robb Wells as Whitey, Dan Beirne as Henry and Tony Nappo as Jimmy Langdon, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beat Down page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beat Down tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beat Down (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beat Down change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Beat Down?
- Beat Down stars Marthe Bernard, Robb Wells, Dan Beirne, Tony Nappo and Janet Kidder.
- When was Beat Down released?
- Beat Down was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.