Bloodsport
1988, English. Directed by Newt Arnold.
The true story of an American ninja.
An American Army Major goes AWOL to Hong Kong for an outlawed martial arts contest called the Kumite.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Bloodsport is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Newt ArnoldDirector
- Jean-Claude Van DammeFrank Dux
- Donald GibbRay Jackson
- Leah AyresJanice
- Norman BurtonHelmer
- Forest WhitakerRawlins
- Roy ChiaoTanaka
- Philip Chan Yan-kinCaptain Chen
- Pierre RafiniYoung Frank
- Bolo YeungChong Li
- Kenneth Siao Wai-KeungVictor Lin
- Kimo Lai Kwok-KiHiro Satori
- Bernard MarianoSadiq Hossein
Details
- Released
- 26 February 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Christopher Cosby, Mel Friedman, Sheldon Lettich
- Budget
- $1.5M
- Box office
- $50M
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Bloodsport: quick answers
What comes after Bloodsport?
Next in the series: Bloodsport II (1996), Bloodsport III (1996), and Bloodsport: The Dark Kumite (1999).
Is Bloodsport worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 2,324 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bloodsport?
Bloodsport runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Bloodsport have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bloodsport. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bloodsport parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bloodsport is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Bloodsport on?
Bloodsport is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bloodsport?
If you liked Bloodsport, try The Quest, Blood and Bone, Beast.
Who directed Bloodsport?
Bloodsport (1988) was directed by Newt Arnold and stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Donald Gibb, Leah Ayres.