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Won't Back Down

User rating: 3.91 121 Reviews | Write a Review

In Theaters: September 28, 2012

PG | Drama | 2h 1m

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Based on 284 votes and 121 reviews.


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User rating: September 25, 2012

very inspirational and touching!

User rating: September 25, 2012

both maggie gyllenhaal and viola davis give great performances. overall a very solid movie with a great emotional story and solid acting performances all around.

User rating: September 25, 2012

the story is very inspiring, but i found the film a little slow. viola stole the screen, but i didn't love maggie in this role.

User rating: September 25, 2012

as a teacher i live the dilemnas exposed in this film daily. i am in agreement with the problems exposed but i find the solutions dogmatic and entrenched in the republican view that teachers are the bearers of all evils in the system... the acting is good and there are a lot of poignant moments, especially surrounding the mother/daughter relationship which, by the way, are very well played. good viewing

User rating: September 25, 2012

i really enjoyed the movie, i thought it was cast perfectly, and it touched my heart!

User rating: September 25, 2012

i think maggie gyllenhal is a fantastic actress and i thought the same of her in this role. i'm a big fan of movies based around actual events and found this one quite engaging. i'm also passionate about the quality of our school systems and think anyone who feels the same should check it out!

User rating: September 25, 2012

heartfelt and uplifting movie that really touched the soul. although it erred on the side of corniness often, the movie truly shows how people can take action to fight for their children

User rating: September 25, 2012

great movie about how determined women can motivate and change their community, despite opposition.

User rating: September 25, 2012

although the storyline was predictable (and based on the fact that the movie is based on actual events, that was unavoidable), the performances were stellar! i also liked how the romance storyline was tastefully done and did not get cheesy lol

User rating: September 25, 2012

excellent film. it felt very real and the acting was outstanding by the entire cast. it was great to see rosie perez.