First Blood
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.
Release Year
1982
Runtime
93 min
Audience Score
7.5
Genres
Action, Adventure, Thriller, War
Story Snapshot
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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First Blood is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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