No Retreat, No Surrender_
"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.
Starring
Kurt McKinney, Jean-Claude Van Damme, J.W. Fails
Box Office
$4.7M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
6 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
No Retreat, No Surrender was released 40 years ago in 1986.
Overview
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 d...
No Retreat, No Surrender is a Action, Comedy, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 34m.
CAST (20)
Kurt McKinney
Jason Stillwell
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Ivan Kraschinsky "The Russian"
J.W. Fails
R.J. Madison
Kathie Sileno
Kelly Reilly
Kim Tae-Jeong
Sensei Lee
Kent Lipham
Scott
RP
Ron Pohnel
Ian Reilly
Dale Jacoby
Dean Ramsey
PC
Peter Cunningham
Frank Peters
Timothy D. Baker
Tom Stillwell
GM
Gloria Marziano
Mrs. Stillwell
JV
Joe Verroca
New York Agent
FP
Farid Panahi
New York Assistant #1
TH
Tom Harris
New York Assistant #2
JA
John Andes
New York Boss
MZ
Mark Zacharatos
New York Fighter #1
TM
Ty Martinez
New York Fighter #2
BJ
Bob Johnene
Karate Fight Emcee
DC
Dennis Casey Park
Karate Fight Referee
CS
Charlie Sparks
Scott's Father
BOX OFFICE
$4.7M
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
94 min (1h 34m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.3/10 (610 votes)
Popularity
2
Box Office
$4,662,137
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is No Retreat, No Surrender about?
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.
How long is No Retreat, No Surrender?
No Retreat, No Surrender has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in No Retreat, No Surrender?
The cast of No Retreat, No Surrender includes Kurt McKinney, Jean-Claude Van Damme, J.W. Fails, Kathie Sileno, Kim Tae-Jeong.
How much did No Retreat, No Surrender make at the box office?
No Retreat, No Surrender earned $4,662,137 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of No Retreat, No Surrender?
No Retreat, No Surrender has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 610 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Action
Comedy
Crime
Drama
