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Rambo

2008·Movie
1h 32min·R
IMDb7.0Metacritic467.4Rotten Tomatoes38%69%

Where to watch

PeacockPhiloAMC+YouTube TVLionsgate+

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Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence10
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

War, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability4
  • Dialogue Centrality3

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

Live for nothing, or die for something.

In Thailand, ex-Green Beret John James Rambo joins a group of mercenaries to venture into war-torn neighboring Myanmar to rescue a group of Christian aid workers who have been kidnapped by a ruthless local infantry unit.
Brutal ActionGritty WarfareHyper-ViolentBleak & UnflinchingRambo FranchiseSoldier's TraumaJungle WarfareSurvival Thriller

Crew

Directed by:
Sylvester Stallone, Navarutt Roongaroon, Rebecca Poulos
Written by:
Sylvester Stallone, Art Monterastelli, David Morrell
Produced by:
Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Bernhardt, Bob Weinstein
Composed by:
Brian Tyler, Michelle Pazer, Rickley W. Dumm

Sequels and Prequels

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Media

Questions about Rambo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rambo legally?

PeacockPhiloAMC+YouTube TVLionsgate+Peacock Premium+Tubi TV

Rambo is included with a subscription to Peacock, Philo, YouTube TV, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rambo worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rambo rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Rambo?

1 h 32 min

Rambo runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rambo?

Critics42
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate Rambo higher (71) than critics (42). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Rambo a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$113 million

Yes. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $113 million worldwide, 2.3 times its budget.

What language is Rambo in?

EnglishBurmeseThai

It was made in English, with some Burmese, Thai. Produced in United States, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Rambo?

91AEAGALARATAUBABBBEBGBHBMBOBR+77

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rambo in 91 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Rambo use?

Conditioned to Accept HorrorRambo IIISmiteRambo: The Video GameImperial Stormtrooper Marksmanship AcademyNo Celebrities Were HarmedOne-Liner, Name... One-LinerFirst BloodFirst BloodThe CavalryJack Bauer Interrogation TechniqueStuff Blowing Upand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 storytelling tropes for Rambo, including Conditioned to Accept Horror, Rambo III, Smite.