First Blood
1982, English. Directed by Ted Kotcheff.
This time he's fighting for his life.
When former Green Beret John Rambo is harassed by local law enforcement and arrested for vagrancy, he is forced to flee into the mountains and wage an escalating one-man war against his pursuers.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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7.5/10 from 7,185 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Ted KotcheffDirector
- Sylvester StalloneJohn Rambo
- Richard CrennaCol. Samuel Trautman
- Brian DennehyHope Sheriff Will Teasle
- Bill McKinneyState Police Capt. Dave Kern
- Jack StarrettDeputy Sgt. Arthur Galt
- Michael TalbottDeputy Balford
- Chris MulkeyDeputy Ward
- John McLiamOrval the Dog Man
- Alf HumphreysDeputy Lester
- David CarusoDeputy Mitch
- David L. CrowleyDeputy Shingleton
- Don MacKayPreston
Details
- Released
- 22 October 1982
- Country
- United States of America, Netherlands Antilles
- Written by
- Sylvester Stallone, William Sackheim, Michael Kozoll
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $125M
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First Blood: quick answers
Is First Blood worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 7,185 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is First Blood?
First Blood runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does First Blood have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for First Blood. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is First Blood suitable for kids?
First Blood is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch First Blood?
First Blood is streaming on Lionsgate Play, Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel, Lionsgate Play Amazon Channel.
What movies are like First Blood?
If you liked First Blood, try Missing in Action 2: The Beginning, Blind Fury, Walking Tall.
Who directed First Blood?
First Blood (1982) was directed by Ted Kotcheff and stars Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Brian Dennehy.