First Blood
Runtime
93 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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First Blood (1982)

American Movie1982Rating 7.5
📌 Available on Netflix and Pluto TV and Prime Video🛡️ Adults 18+
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A decorated veteran returning from Vietnam finds himself hunted in his own country, trapped between survival and the ghosts of war. First Blood strips away everything to expose one man's desperate fight against an unforgiving system, where every choice becomes a matter of life and death. What begins as a simple confrontation spirals into a brutal cat-and-mouse game through unforgiving wilderness, forcing both pursuer and pursued toward a tragic reckoning neither can escape.

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EnergyCalm and observant
ToneHuman and reflective
ExperienceObservation more than conflict
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect a calm watch that stays close to observation, nature, and the human bond rather than plot-heavy conflict.
Questions keep it movingBuilds tension through reveal
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
18+Adults
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Runtime
93 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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⭐ 74.9/100📊 4 sources🕒 2026-05-18
IMDb7.7/10299.1K votes77
Rotten Tomatoes86%86
Metacritic61/10061
TMDB7.5/106.9K votes75.1
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DirectorTed Kotcheff
WritingMichael KozollWilliam SackheimSylvester StalloneDavid Morrell
CastSylvester StalloneRichard CrennaBrian DennehyBill McKinneyJack Starrett
ProductionBuzz FeitshansMario KassarAndrew G. Vajna
MusicJerry GoldsmithFred J. BrownBub Asman
CinematographyAndrew LaszloJoseph LedererJimmy Turrell

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🔥Huge commercial success8.35x
💱Analysis currency: USD
🔥 Huge commercial success

Revenue reached a very high multiple of the production cost

The release achieved a very large return multiple, clearly beyond a normal strong success.
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Huge success
The release delivered $125.2M against a reported budget of $15M to finish with a positive commercial result based on its return multiple.
💹 Return multiple: 8.35x📈 ROI: +735%🧾 Huge commercial success
💰Budget
$15M15 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$125.2M125.2 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
🔥Commercial gap
+$110.2M+110.2 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
🔥Return multiple
8.35x8.35x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
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Budget
$15M
Revenue
$125.2M
Commercial gap
+$110.2M
Budget: $15M • Revenue: $125.2M • Commercial gap: +$110.2M ROI +735%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Return multiple is very high.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.

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Director: Ted Kotcheff

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1Where can I watch First Blood movie?
The film is available on three platforms: Netflix, Prime Video, and Pluto TV. You can choose whichever platform is available to you and enjoy watching the movie in high quality.
2What is the duration of First Blood movie?
The film runs for 93 minutes (1 hour and 33 minutes), making it a perfect choice for a quick and entertaining viewing session.
3Is First Blood suitable for family viewing?
The film is an action and thriller movie directed at adults due to its violent content. It is recommended for adults or older teenagers.
4Who is the star of First Blood movie?
The film is led by star Sylvester Stallone in the lead role, alongside Richard Crenna, Brian Dennehy and other notable actors.
5What is the plot of First Blood in brief?
The film tells the story of a returning soldier who finds himself trapped in a terrifying conflict in American forests, where he transforms from a victim into a hunter forced to fight for survival.
6When was First Blood released?
The film was released in 1982 under the direction of Ted Kotcheff, and is considered one of the most important action films of that era.

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