Bloodsport (1988) movie poster

Bloodsport (1988)

"The true story of an American ninja."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 75%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 40% (RT: 50%, MC: 29) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Newt Arnold
Runtime
1h 32m
Country
United States of America, Hong Kong
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.0/10 (2,087 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
50%
Metacritic
29
Cast
Donald Gibb as Jackson
Leah Ayres as Janice
Norman Burton as Helmer
Forest Whitaker as Rawlins
Bolo Yeung as Chong Li
Roy Chiao as Tanaka
Philip Chan Yan-Kin as Captain Chen
Most people think so. 75% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 2,087 votes. Critics scored it lower at 40%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
An American Army Major goes AWOL to Hong Kong for an outlawed martial arts contest called the Kumite. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Bloodsport, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Jean-Claude Van Damme spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Bloodsport is a 1988 action, thriller, drama film directed by Newt Arnold. An American Army Major goes AWOL to Hong Kong for an outlawed martial arts contest called the Kumite. The film has been rated by 2,087 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a action film, Bloodsport delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Bloodsport (1988) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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