First Blood
Seen it?1982 | 93 min | Action, Thriller, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10) and it made about 8 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Platoon, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$125 million worldwide on a $15 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ted Kotcheff
- 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