Shuvrajit Das Biswas
What most people call hell, Rambo calls home. Sylvester Stallone appears in the 1982 action movie ‘Rombo: First Blood’ that introduces us to the character of John Rambo. Directed by Ted Kotcheff, the film is based on the 1972 novel of the same name by David Morrell.
Upon release, the movie received mixed reviews. However, it went on to do wonderfully in the theaters, causing quite a few critics to reappraise the movie. Not only was Stallone’s performance praised, but many also noted how the movie was influential to the action genre, overall. The success of ‘First Blood’ led to an entire franchise with sequels co-written by and starring Stallone, as well as an animated television series, comic books, video games, and novels.
It all starts with ‘First Blood’, that introduces us to a warrior with a moral code, who merely wants to be left alone, but is not afraid to step up to a fight if provoked. Rambo immediately drew people’s attention with high-intensity action and Stallone’s performance will remain etched in memories for the time being. Without further ado, let us tell you where to stream ‘First Blood’, but first, let us walk you through the plot of the movie.
What Is Rambo About?
‘First Blood’ starts with John Rambo, a Vietnam war veteran, who goes to visit his friend several years after being discharged. However, he learns that his friend has passed away due to cancer from exposure to Agent Orange during the war.
Rambo continues his travels and goes into a small town called Hope, in Washington. Here, he runs into the law, specifically the town’s sheriff, Teasle. The man considers Rambo to be a nuisance and when Rambo asks him for directions to a diner, the sheriff drives him out of town and tells him not to come back. When Rambo returns, he is arrested for vagrancy as well as possessing a concealed knife. Chief deputy Art Galt and some of the other officers rough up Rambo, which reminds him of the torture he faced as a POW (prisoner of war) in the Vietnam war. However, when they try to dry shave him with a razor, Rambo breaks out, after overpowering them.
He flees into the woods, which prompts the law enforcement agents to chase him, using automatic weapons, a helicopter, and dogs. Galt attempts to shoot Rambo from the helicopter, but the latter manages to fight back, leading to Galt falling to his death. It is revealed that Rambo used to be a Green Beret and had received the Medal of Honor for his service. Rambo, meanwhile, tries to convince the sheriff that Galt’s death was an accident and he wants no further trouble. The officers are not in a forgiving mood and they open fire, pursuing him into the woods. Rambo disables all of them non-lethally, using booby traps and his bare hands. There is a moment when Rambo puts his knife to Teasle throat and threatens to fight back if he is not let go.
Teasle does not learn his lesson and calls in the state police and national guard, along with Colonel Sam Trautman, Rambo’s mentor, and former commanding officer. The Colonel suggests that Rambo should be allowed to slip through the perimeter so he can go to the next town. He believes that the former Beret might then be convinced to voluntarily surrender peacefully, to defuse the entire situation. The Colonel also points out that Rambo trained to be an expert at survival and guerilla warfare. Teasle ignores the suggestion, believing that Rambo is hopelessly outnumbered. The Colonel tries to contact Rambo to try and get him to give up, but Rambo refuses, saying that the opposite side drew first blood, which is where the movie gets its name from. The national guard supposedly contains Rambo, by launching a rocket, but the ex Beret escapes and unleashes havoc on the town. Teasle tries to take on John Rambo in a firefight, which obviously does not go well for the former.
Finally, the Colonel gets through to Rambo and reminds him of how he is the last survivor of the elite unit and tells him that he will be shot unless he surrenders. In a touching moment, Rambo breaks down in tears and talks of his experiences of the war. The movie ends with Teasle being taken to the hospital, while Rambo turns himself in.
Is Rambo On Netflix?
Netflix has an amazing collection of movies and television shows, which sets it apart as a premier content provider. While ‘First Blood’ is not on Netflix, you can check out ‘Rocky‘, which is another example of the kind of tenacious characters that Stallone likes to portray.
Is Rambo On Hulu?
Hulu has a fantastic collection of movies and television shows that can cater to a diverse audience. The platform also keeps making smart additions in order to stay ahead of the competition. While ‘First Blood’ is not on Hulu, you can check out ‘Once Upon a Time in Venice‘ which has plenty of action of its own, and stars Bruce Willis and Jason Momoa.
Is Rambo On Amazon Prime?
Amazon Prime has an enviable collection of movies and television shows that can perhaps only be bested by Netflix. Unfortunately for Prime subscribers, ‘First Blood’ is not available as is. However, you can rent or buy and watch the film. It costs $2.99 to rent the SD version and $3.99 to rent the HD version. We recommend you opt for the HD version. Check it out here.
Where Can I Stream Rambo Online?
No subscriptions to the major platforms? No worries. You can still stream ‘First Blood’ online. Head over to Fubo Tv and watch it. Of course, you need to have a subscription to the platform.
Can I Stream Rambo Online For Free?
Freeloaders are in luck. You can use the free trial period offered by Fubo Tv in order to stream and watch ‘First Blood’. However, we would like to urge our readers to pay for the art they consume.
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