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First Blood
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Ted Kotcheff. With Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Brian Dennehy.
7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
When former Green Beret John Rambo is harassed by local law enforcement and arrested for vagrancy, he is forced to flee into the mountains and wage an escalating one-man war against his pursuers.
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7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen former Green Beret John Rambo is harassed by local law enforcement and arrested for vagrancy, he is forced to flee into the mountains and wage an escalating one-m…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for First Blood.
MoviHero lists October 22, 1982 as the release date for First Blood. Ted Kotcheff is the listed director. The listed cast includes Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo, Richard Crenna as Col. Samuel Trautman, Brian Dennehy as Hope Sheriff Will Teasle, Bill McKinney as State Police Capt. Dave Kern. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 22, 1982
GenresDrama · Thriller · Action
Runtime1h 33m
DirectorTed Kotcheff
CastSylvester Stallone as John Rambo, Richard Crenna as Col. Samuel Trautman, Brian Dennehy as Hope Sheriff Will Teasle, Bill McKinney as State Police Capt. Dave Kern
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is First Blood right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
First Blood runs 1h 33m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.5/10 from 7,208 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“It was a bad time for everyone, Rambo.”
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“Sylvester Stallone Is "John Rambo", a Vietnam War veteran who is shocked to learn that the only other survivor from his crack team of Green…”
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“Action/adventure masterpiece about a one-man-army Vietnam vet John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) drifts into a Rocky Mountain town looking for a war buddy, only to learn…”
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“Am I the only one that thought that Rambo was supposed to be Native American?”
Viewer reaction
“"First Blood" is the only "Rambo" film that warrants genuine attention.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherState Police Capt. Dave KernState Police Capt. Dave Kern appears in First Blood (1982).Open character guide otherHope Sheriff Will TeasleHope Sheriff Will Teasle appears in First Blood (1982).Open character guide otherDeputy Sgt. Arthur GaltDeputy Sgt. Arthur Galt appears in First Blood (1982).Open character guide otherPrestonPreston appears in First Blood (1982).Open character guide otherJohn RamboJohn Rambo appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1982-2019, portrayed by Sylvester Stallone. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherCol. Samuel TrautmanCol. Samuel Trautman appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1982-1985, portrayed by Richard Crenna. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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