Never Say Die (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1988, Never Say Die is an action, comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Geoff Murphy, running about 103 minutes. “When Your World is Turning Upside Down - Fasten Your Seatbelt” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Investigative journalist Alf Winters (Morrison), meets his American girlfriend, Melissa Jones (Eilbacher), at Auckland airport. As they park outside Alf's house, it explodes. It is soon apparent that persons unknown want them dead, but the police are either skeptical or in the pay of those responsible. They play hide and seek around New Zealand with the stalkers, all the while coping with car chases, plane crashes, bullets and explosions.
Who’s in it. Never Say Die stars Lisa Eilbacher as Melissa Jones, Temuera Morrison as Alf Winters, George Wendt as Mr. Witten and Tony Barry as Insp. Evans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Never Say Die has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Never Say Die page.
If you liked it. Fans of Never Say Die tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Never Say Die (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Never Say Die change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Never Say Die worth watching?
- Never Say Die holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Never Say Die?
- Never Say Die stars Lisa Eilbacher, Temuera Morrison, George Wendt, Tony Barry and Geoff Murphy.
- When was Never Say Die released?
- Never Say Die was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.