Kickboxer (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1989, Kickboxer is an action, thriller and drama film directed by David Worth, running about 97 minutes. “An Ancient Sport Becomes A Deadly Game.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. If your enemy refuses to be humbled... Destroy him. Accompanied by his brother Kurt (Van Damme), American kickboxing champion Eric Sloane (Dennis Alexio), arrives in Thailand to defeat the Eastern warriors at their own sport. His opponent: ruthless fighter and Thai champion, Tong Po. Tong not only defeats Eric, he paralyzes him for life. Crazed with anger, Kurt vows revenge.
Who’s in it. Kickboxer stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Kurt Sloane, Dennis Alexio as Eric Sloane, Dennis Chan Kwok-San as Xian Chow and Michel Qissi as Tong Po, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Kickboxer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kickboxer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kickboxer 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 Kickboxer (1989)?
- In US, Kickboxer is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kickboxer worth watching?
- Kickboxer holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kickboxer?
- Kickboxer stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dennis Alexio, Dennis Chan Kwok-San, Michel Qissi and Haskell V. Anderson III.
- When was Kickboxer released?
- Kickboxer was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.