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Rambo: The Force of Freedom

1986Show1 season65 episodesNR

Action & AdventureAnimation
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

A nostalgic, thrilling animated series about war.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for big ideas, tears or laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 65 episodes · best: S1E21 "Reign of the Boy King" 9.1

Episodes

7.9

Story

Rambo: The Force of Freedom is an animated series based on the character of John Rambo from David Morrell's book First Blood and the subsequent films First Blood and Rambo: First Blood Part II. This series was adapted for television by story editor/head writer Michael Chain and the series even spawned a toy line.

Feels like

  • 80s Saturday Morning Cartoon
  • Sanitized Action Hero
  • Nostalgic Toy Tie-in
  • Cold War Espionage Lite
  • Campy Military Adventure
  • Formulaic Episodic Structure
  • Low-Stakes Violence
  • Retro Animation Aesthetic

Cast

13 of 13 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Kimball, Charles August Nichols
Produced by
Ken Spears

Everyone

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

Facts

April 14, 1986 · December 18, 1986 · Ended

First aired
April 14, 1986
Last aired
December 18, 1986
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 65 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Kids
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian, Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Cyborg, "Scooby-Doo" Hoax, Alternate Continuity +9

  • Cyborg
  • "Scooby-Doo" Hoax
  • Alternate Continuity
  • Villain Exclusivity Clause
  • A-Team Firing
  • Hook Hand
  • Twin Switch
  • Episode Title Card
  • Eyepatch of Power
  • Badass in Distress
  • Dated History
  • 65-Episode Cartoon

12 of 67 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Rambo: The Force of Freedom?"

Questions about Rambo: The Force of Freedom

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Where can I stream Rambo: The Force of Freedom?

Fawesome

In the United States, Rambo: The Force of Freedom is free with ads on Fawesome.

Is Rambo: The Force of Freedom worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Rambo: The Force of Freedom okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Rambo: The Force of Freedom?

33 h

About 33 hours: 65 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1986 to 1986.

Can I half-watch Rambo: The Force of Freedom?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Rambo: The Force of Freedom?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.

What tropes does Rambo: The Force of Freedom use?

Cyborg"Scooby-Doo" HoaxAlternate ContinuityVillain Exclusivity ClauseA-Team FiringHook HandTwin SwitchEpisode Title CardEyepatch of PowerBadass in DistressDated History65-Episode Cartoonand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 tropes for it, including Cyborg, "Scooby-Doo" Hoax, and Alternate Continuity.