The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender

Name: The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026-01-24T00:00:00.000Z
Rating: 8

About The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender

Exploring the story behind the 1980s cult classic, examining the mix of Hong Kong action with Western storytelling, how Kurt McKinney inspired kids and teenagers to fight back against bullies, how the world was introduced to Jean Claude Van Damme, and how it impacted the VHS generation.

Christopher Stratton and Oliver Harper directed The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender, a 2026 documentary film.

J.W. Fails stars as Self, Kurt McKinney as Self, Scott Adkins as Self, and Ng See-Yuen as Self. It was released in January 2026.

The screenplay is by Oliver Harper and Sean David Lowe. Produced by Lowe Media.