Movie

First Blood

“This time he's fighting for his life.”

★ 7.5(6,896)19821h 33m

First Blood is streaming on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV and Peacock Premium Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Ted Kotcheff
Release date: 1982-10-22
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Box office: $125,212,904
Budget: $15,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Carolco Pictures
Part of: Rambo Collection

First Blood — trailer

About First Blood

First Blood is a 1982 movie in the Action, Adventure and Thriller genres, directed by Ted Kotcheff, starring Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna and Brian Dennehy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 6,896 viewers. Below you can see where to watch First Blood in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Sylvester Stallone

John Rambo

Richard Crenna

Col. Samuel Trautman

Brian Dennehy

Hope Sheriff Will Teasle

Bill McKinney

State Police Capt. Dave Kern

Jack Starrett

Deputy Sgt. Arthur Galt

Michael Talbott

Deputy Balford

Chris Mulkey

Deputy Ward

John McLiam

Orval the Dog Man

Alf Humphreys

Deputy Lester

David Caruso

Deputy Mitch

David L. Crowley

Deputy Shingleton

Don MacKay

Preston

Themes & keywords

prisonguerrilla warfaredying and deathvietnam warvietnam veteranherovietnampolice brutalitysheriffescapepolicegunsubmachine gunfalsely accusedanti hero

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch First Blood in United States?+

In United States, you can stream First Blood on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV and Peacock Premium Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is First Blood on Netflix?+

First Blood is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV and Peacock Premium Plus.

How long is First Blood?+

First Blood has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in First Blood?+

First Blood stars Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Brian Dennehy, Bill McKinney and Jack Starrett.

When did First Blood come out?+

First Blood is a 1982 movie directed by Ted Kotcheff.

What genre is First Blood?+

First Blood is Action, Adventure, Thriller and War film.

Who directed First Blood?+

First Blood was directed by Ted Kotcheff.