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Kickboxer

1989·Movie
1h 38min·R
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic337.1Rotten Tomatoes36%65%

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A , thriller: but never scary, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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An ancient sport becomes a deadly game.

If your enemy refuses to be humbled... Destroy him. Accompanied by his brother Kurt, American kickboxing champion Eric Sloane, 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.
Martial Arts ActionRevenge StoryUnderdog NarrativeBrotherhoodTraining Montage80s NostalgiaKickboxing TournamentThailand Setting

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Directed by:
Mark DiSalle, David Worth
Written by:
Jean-Claude Van Damme, Mark DiSalle, Glenn A. Bruce
Produced by:
Mark DiSalle
Composed by:
Paul Hertzog

Sequels and Prequels

Kickboxer
Kickboxer (1989)
GoodWatch score 50
Kickboxer 2: The Road Back
Kickboxer 2: The Road Back (1991)
GoodWatch score 32
Kickboxer 3: The Art of War
Kickboxer 3: The Art of War (1992)
GoodWatch score 39
Kickboxer 4: The Aggressor
Kickboxer 4: The Aggressor (1994)
GoodWatch score 40
The Redemption: Kickboxer 5
The Redemption: Kickboxer 5 (1995)
GoodWatch score 39

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Questions about Kickboxer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kickboxer?

fuboTVPhiloThe CWYouTube TVFandango at Home FreeVIX PlexFawesome

In the United States, Kickboxer streams on fuboTV, YouTube TV, MovieSphere+, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Philo, The CW, Fandango at Home Free, VIX , Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 48 other countries.

Is Kickboxer worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 33). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (35).

Is Kickboxer okay for kids?

RViolence

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Kickboxer?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Kickboxer a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$50 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $50 million worldwide, 33.3 times its budget.

What tropes does Kickboxer use?

Curb-Stomp BattleShirtless SceneBlack-and-White MoralityOne-Word TitleFinal BattleThe So-Called CowardCalling Your AttacksSlow MotionInternational Showdown by ProxyJob TitleAs HimselfPost-Rape Tauntand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including Curb-Stomp Battle, Shirtless Scene, and Black-and-White Morality.