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Bloodfist

1989Movie1 h 25 minR

Thriller
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Rotten Tomatoes–31%

A brutally violent, fast-paced action movie about sports.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Story

To avenge the brutal murder of his brother, Jake Ray journeys to the Philippines, where his search for truth finds him battling both in and out of the ring. But the weapons are always the same: bare fists, bare feet. And the rules never change: last man standing wins.

Feels like

  • Martial Arts Action
  • Revenge
  • Tournament
  • Philippines
  • Violent
  • Fast-Paced
  • Intrigue
  • 80s Aesthetic

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Terence H. Winkless
Written by
Robert King
Produced by
Roger Corman
Music by
Sasha Matson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 22, 1989 · 1 h 25 min · R

Released
September 22, 1989
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Philippines, United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

It Works Better with Bullets, Brick Break, Boom, Headshot! +9

  • It Works Better with Bullets
  • Brick Break
  • Boom, Headshot!
  • Clothing Damage
  • Dark Action Girl
  • Sequel Goes Foreign
  • Jurisdiction Friction
  • Shoot the Fuel Tank
  • Evil All Along
  • Evil All Along
  • Heel–Face Brainwashing
  • MacGuffin

12 of 61 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Bloodfist?"

Questions about Bloodfist

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Bloodfist worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 4.8).

Can I half-watch Bloodfist?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Bloodfist plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (6 of 10) and spectacle (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Bloodfist use?

It Works Better with BulletsBrick BreakBoom, Headshot!Clothing DamageDark Action GirlSequel Goes ForeignJurisdiction FrictionShoot the Fuel TankEvil All AlongEvil All AlongHeel–Face BrainwashingMacGuffinand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 tropes for it, including It Works Better with Bullets, Brick Break, and Boom, Headshot!.