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Kickboxer

1989·Movie
1h 38min·R

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Kickboxer fingerprint

High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Violence8
  • Tension7

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Sports

  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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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Questions about Kickboxer

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Where can I stream Kickboxer legally?

Kickboxer is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Fandango at Home Free, and VIX . You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Kickboxer worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 33). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kickboxer rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Kickboxer?

1 h 38 min

Kickboxer runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Kickboxer?

Critics35
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate Kickboxer higher (67) than critics (35). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

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 language is Kickboxer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Kickboxer?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kickboxer in 62 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Kickboxer, including Curb-Stomp Battle, Shirtless Scene, Black-and-White Morality.