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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

WritersMichael Kozoll·William Sackheim

ProducersBuzz Feitshans·Mario Kassar

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Sky Go

Now TV Cinema

Paramount Plus Premium

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ted Kotcheff

Hope Sheriff Will Teasle

Bill McKinney

State Police Capt. Dave Kern

Jack Starrett

Deputy Sgt. Arthur Galt

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First Blood — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams First Blood?

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

Is First Blood on Netflix?

No, First Blood is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Paramount Plus and Sky Go.

Is First Blood on Amazon Prime Video?

First Blood isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch First Blood for free?

First Blood is available on Paramount Plus and Sky Go 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).