Content breakdown
⚠️
Not recommended
# First Blood - Parental Guide
This R-rated action thriller features strong violence, including gunfire and hand-to-hand combat, along with strong language throughout. While not graphically gory, the intense chase sequences and conflict may be frightening for younger children. Best suited for mature teens and adults who can handle serious action content.
About this movie
Genre
Action, Adventure, Thriller, War
Synopsis
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.
Cast

Sylvester Stallone
John Rambo

Richard Crenna
Col. Samuel Trautman

Brian Dennehy
Hope Sheriff Will Teasle

Bill McKinney
State Police Capt. Dave Kern
Age suitability
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Where to watch
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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