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First Blood

7.519821h 33m15MovieActionThrillerDrama

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.

DirectorTed Kotcheff
WritersSylvester Stallone·Michael Kozoll
ProducersBuzz Feitshans·Mario Kassar

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Cast · Directed by Ted Kotcheff

SSSylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone
John Rambo
RCRichard Crenna
Richard Crenna
Col. Samuel Trautman
BDBrian Dennehy
Brian Dennehy
Hope Sheriff Will Teasle
BMBill McKinney
Bill McKinney
State Police Capt. Dave Kern
JSJack Starrett
Jack Starrett
Deputy Sgt. Arthur Galt
MTMichael Talbott
Michael Talbott
Deputy Balford
CMChris Mulkey
Chris Mulkey
Deputy Ward
JMJohn McLiam
John McLiam
Orval the Dog Man
AHAlf Humphreys
Alf Humphreys
Deputy Lester
DCDavid Caruso
David Caruso
Deputy Mitch
DCDavid L. Crowley
David L. Crowley
Deputy Shingleton
DM
Don MacKay
Preston

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First Blood — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams First Blood?

First Blood is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus and Sky Go in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is First Blood on Netflix?

No, First Blood is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Paramount Plus.

Is First Blood on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — First Blood is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of November 2026.

Where can I watch First Blood for free?

First Blood is available on Amazon Prime Video and Paramount Plus in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to First Blood?

Yes — First Blood is followed by Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) in the Rambo Collection.

Is there a prequel to First Blood?

First Blood is the first film in the Rambo Collection.

Is First Blood part of a trilogy?

No — First Blood is part of the Rambo Collection, which has 5 films.

How many movies are in the Rambo Collection?

There are 5 films in the Rambo Collection: First Blood (1982), Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985), Rambo III (1988), Rambo (2008) and Rambo: Last Blood (2019).