Rambo: First Blood

1982 • 93 minutes

About this movie

He never fought a battle he couldn't win--except the conflict raging within his own soul. Academy Award-nominee Sylvester Stallone stars as war hero John Rambo. An ex-Green Beret haunted by memories of Vietnam, he was once the perfect killing machine. Now he's searching for peace, but finds instead an over-zealous, small-town sheriff who's spoiling for a fight. All hell breaks loose when an unjustly imprisoned Rambo escapes and becomes the target of a massive manhunt. Now he must use all his cunning, combat skills and weapons training to stay alive and outwit his pursuers. Co-starring Brian Dennehy and Richard Crenna, FIRST BLOOD is an explosive action-thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final, powerful frame.

Ratings and reviews

This first movie in the Rambo series stands on it's own as one of Sylvester Stallone's best performances. It is an action packed emotional rollercoaster that will forever survive as one of the greatest in this genre.

How it all began with John Rambo home from Vietnam, pushed a bit to far he goes into survival mode and lashes back. a great story with good action, I love watching this movie. and with # 5 out now it's an awesome full circle, from First blood to Last blood. all good watches....

The entire series is what good old movies when you were a kid are all about.as good as watching saturday westerns with your dad.right up their with all the greats