First Blood (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1982, First Blood is an action, thriller, adventure and war film directed by Ted Kotcheff, running about 93 minutes. “This time he's fighting for his life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. First Blood stars Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo, Vietnam veteran, Richard Crenna as Col. Samuel Trautman, Brian Dennehy as Hope Sheriff Will Teasle and Bill McKinney as State Police Capt. Dave Kern, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, First Blood has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $125.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ 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 First Blood page.
If you liked it. Fans of First Blood 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 First Blood (1982)?
- In US, First Blood is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, 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 First Blood worth watching?
- First Blood holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in First Blood?
- First Blood stars Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Brian Dennehy, Bill McKinney and Jack Starrett.
- When was First Blood released?
- First Blood was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.