Bloodsport (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Bloodsport is a 1988 action drama directed by Newt Arnold, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Forest Whitaker and Philip Chan. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $11.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 48% on Rotten Tomatoes and 29 on Metacritic. Stream it on Fawesome and fuboTV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Newt Arnold
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cannon Film Distributors
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bloodsport About?
The premise of Bloodsport without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A rebellious American soldier, Frank Dux, goes undercover in Hong Kong's Kumite, a dangerous martial arts tournament where only the strongest fighters are allowed to compete. Jean-Claude Van Damme portrays Dux as he faces brutal training, deadly opponents, and treacherous alliances. While preparing for the ultimate showdown, he must also evade military authorities and navigate a complex relationship with a determined journalist, pushing his physical and mental limits.
Bloodsport Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- tournament
- martial arts
- kumite
- hand to hand combat
- martial arts tournament
- bare chested male
- based on true story
- hong kong
- mentor
- comic relief
- martial arts master
- martial arts training
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- hotel
- airport
- hospital
- mentor student relationship
- illegal fistfight
- action hero
- mixed martial arts
- soldier
- police
- military police
- reporter
- journalist
- gold tooth
- handcuffs
- love interest
- fish out of water
- coin trick
- coin
- alley
- escape
- bully comeuppance
- bully
- showdown
- bare knuckle fighting
- coconut
- flashback
- teacher student relationship
- 1980s
- meditation
- machismo
- montage
- stylized violence
- roundhouse kick
- head butt
- beaten to death
- karate chop
- blood splatter
- male underwear
Where to Watch Bloodsport
Stream it on Fawesome and fuboTV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Bloodsport Cast
Jean-Claude Van Damme leads the cast, with Forest Whitaker and Philip Chan. Directed by Newt Arnold; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Newt Arnold
Also Starring in Bloodsport
· 6 moreBloodsport Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bloodsport 48% on Rotten Tomatoes and 29 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 48% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 74%
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Metacritic 29 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 70% User score
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Bloodsport Plot Summary
What happens in Bloodsport from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a poignant narrative twist, Bloodsport III reintroduces us to Alex Cardo, a man deeply reflective of his past and now a devoted father. One fateful night, as the tranquil silence of the evening envelops him, he finds himself whisked back to the tumultuous world of the Kumite. The memories from his storied days are not distant or forgotten, but sharp and evocative. Seeking peace in the stillness, Alex quietly enters the bedroom of his 10-year-old son, Jason. To his surprise, he finds Jason wide awake, engrossed in the pages of a book.
Full summary
The whole story of Bloodsport, scene by scene
Bloodsport Box Office
Bloodsport grossed $11.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$11.8M
- US & Canada
- $11.8M
Bloodsport Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 1 trailer and 4 clips.
- Clip Martial Arts Training Scene
- Clip The Touch of Death: Breaking the Bricks Scene
- Clip Frank Dux Fights in the Tournament
- Clip Young Frank Dux
How Well Do You Know Bloodsport?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is Alex Cardo's son?
Cars in Bloodsport
23 cars on screen, including the 1982 Toyota Coaster and the 1976 Citroën CX.
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1976 Citroën CX Background role -
1979 Datsun 220C Background role -
1980 Datsun 220C Background role
Bloodsport Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “Bloodsport I” and “Кровавый спорт”.
- Also known as
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- Bloodsport I
- Кровавый спорт
- Véres játék
- Bloodsport - Eine wahre Geschichte
- Contacto Sangriento
- 투혼
- 죽음의 승부
- Krwawy Sport
- ブラッド・スポーツ
- Senza esclusione di colpi
- Bloodsport, tous les coups sont permis
- Bloodsport - viimeiseen asti
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- Força Destruidora
- Кървав спорт
- Utmaningen
- Крвави спорт
- Bloodsport: Kamp til døden
- Krvavý sport
- Μέχρι Τελικής Πτώσεως
- ספורט הדמים
- Кривавий спорт
- O Grande Dragão Branco
- Sport sângeros
- Kan Sporu
- Krvavý šport
- 拳霸天下
- Kruvinas sportas
- ขาเจาะเหล็ก
- Võ Đài Đẫm Máu
- Krvavi sport
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Movies Like Bloodsport
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Bloodsport: The Dark Kumite, Bloodsport II and Bloodsport III.
Bloodsport FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Bloodsport, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bloodsport?
Bloodsport runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Bloodsport released?
Bloodsport was released on April 29, 1988.
Who directed Bloodsport?
Bloodsport was directed by Newt Arnold.
More films by Newt Arnold Who is in the cast of Bloodsport?
Bloodsport stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Forest Whitaker and Philip Chan, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Bloodsport?
In the US, Bloodsport is streaming on Fawesome, fuboTV and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Bloodsport make at the box office?
Bloodsport grossed $11.8 million worldwide.
How is Bloodsport rated?
Bloodsport has 48% on Rotten Tomatoes, 29 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Does Bloodsport have a post-credit scene?
No. Bloodsport has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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