Movie

First Blood

“This time he's fighting for his life.”

★ 7.5(6,911)19821h 33m

Where to watch First Blood in Canada

First Blood is streaming on Netflix, Crave and Crave Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video and Plex. Availability checked 19 June 2026.

About First Blood

First Blood is a 1982 movie in the Action, Thriller and Drama genres, directed by Ted Kotcheff, starring Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna and Brian Dennehy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 6,911 viewers. Below you can see where to watch First Blood in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

First Blood trailer

Overview

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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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch First Blood in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream First Blood on Netflix, Crave and Crave Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video and Plex.

Is First Blood on Netflix?+

Yes — First Blood is available to stream on Netflix in Canada.

How long is First Blood?+

First Blood has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in First Blood?+

First Blood stars Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Brian Dennehy, Bill McKinney and Jack Starrett.

When did First Blood come out?+

First Blood is a 1982 movie directed by Ted Kotcheff.

What genre is First Blood?+

First Blood is Action, Thriller and Drama film.

Who directed First Blood?+

First Blood was directed by Ted Kotcheff.