No Retreat, No Surrender
1986, English. Directed by Corey Yuen.
Tonight, He either fights for his life or he'll be running for the rest of it.
The mob is trying to strongarm local martial arts schools, forcing young Jason Stillwell and his family to move after his father is injured defending their dojo. With his father now rejecting violence, Jason is forced to train on his own to protect himself and his best friend from the members of a rival karate school.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 669 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Corey YuenDirector
- Kurt McKinneyJason Stillwell
- Jean-Claude Van DammeIvan Kraschinsky "The Russian"
- J.W. FailsR.J. Madison
- Kathie SilenoKelly Reilly
- Kim Tae-JeongSensei Lee
- Kent LiphamScott
- Ron PohnelIan Reilly
- Dale JacobyDean Ramsey
- Peter CunninghamFrank Peters
- Timothy D. BakerTom Stillwell
- Gloria MarzianoMrs. Stillwell
- Joe VerrocaNew York Agent
Details
- Released
- 2 May 1986
- Country
- Hong Kong, United States of America
- Written by
- Keith W. Strandberg
- Budget
- $250K
- Box office
- $4.7M
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No Retreat, No Surrender: quick answers
What comes after No Retreat, No Surrender?
Next in the series: No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder (1987) and No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers (1990).
Is No Retreat, No Surrender worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 669 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is No Retreat, No Surrender?
No Retreat, No Surrender runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does No Retreat, No Surrender have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for No Retreat, No Surrender. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
No Retreat, No Surrender parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No Retreat, No Surrender is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is No Retreat, No Surrender on?
No Retreat, No Surrender isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like No Retreat, No Surrender?
If you liked No Retreat, No Surrender, try How to Rob a Bank, Rush Hour 2, Things Change.
Who directed No Retreat, No Surrender?
No Retreat, No Surrender (1986) was directed by Corey Yuen and stars Kurt McKinney, Jean-Claude Van Damme, J.W. Fails.