Summary
Two former ranking figures of the Axis powers (the evil General Von Rudloff and Japanese master Miyagi) schedule a deadly martial arts tournament in Von Rudloff's desert castle. They race to assemble the top competitors from around the world, with the rebellious Steve Hunt being the most sought after.
Good for
- Friends night
- Party vibe
- Teens
Skip it if
- Graphic violence bothers you
- You want something quiet and calm
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 39GoodWatch 42
IMDb4.8
Audience score30%
Running time
1 h 30 min
Shorter than most action movies, −18 min on the typical 108
typical 10890Half of all action movies run 96–127 min.
Reach
Streams in 131 countries
+121Released
1976
June 17, 1976
50 years ago
Genres
ActionAdventureDramaLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
South Africa- United States
Rated
- PGUnited States
Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
What's in it
- ViolenceIntense
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesMild
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesModerate
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure EscapismNot listed for kids or family movie night.
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