Only the Strong
1993, English. Directed by Sheldon Lettich.
The ultimate martial art.
Former Green Beret Louis Stevens returns to his hometown of Miami after completing military service in Brazil, only to learn that his old high school has become a haven for gangs and drug dealers. After Stevens uses his capoeira skills to kick several drug dealers off of the school property, Kerrigan, one of Stevens' old teachers, sees the impact that Stevens has on the students. Kerrigan gives him the task of teaching Capoeira to a handful of the worst at-risk students at the school.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 216 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Only the Strong isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 August 1993.
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Cast & crew
- Sheldon LettichDirector
- Mark DacascosLouis Stevens
- Paco Christian PrietoSilverio
- Stacey TravisDianna
- Richard CocaOrlando Aliveres
- Geoffrey LewisKerrigan
- Todd SusmanCochran
- Jeffrey Anderson-GunterPhilippe
- Frank DuxWelder
- Sergio KatoSilverio's Bodyguard (uncredited)
- Ryan BollmanDonovan
- John FionteCervantes
- Antoni CoroneGreen Beret Sergeant
Details
- Released
- 27 August 1993
- Country
- United States of America, France
- Written by
- Luis Esteban, Sheldon Lettich
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $3.3M
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Only the Strong: quick answers
Is Only the Strong worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 216 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Only the Strong?
Only the Strong runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Only the Strong have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Only the Strong. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Only the Strong parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Only the Strong is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Only the Strong on?
Only the Strong isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 August 1993. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Only the Strong?
If you liked Only the Strong, try Mexicali, Welcome to Sudden Death, 44 Minutes: The North Hollywood Shoot-Out.
Who directed Only the Strong?
Only the Strong (1993) was directed by Sheldon Lettich and stars Mark Dacascos, Paco Christian Prieto, Stacey Travis.