Cobra (1986): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Cobra is a 1986 action thriller directed by George P. Cosmatos, starring Sylvester Stallone and Brigitte Nielsen. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $49 million worldwide. Critics gave it 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10. Stream it on Howdy and YouTube Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- George P. Cosmatos
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Cannon Film Distributors
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cobra About?
The premise of Cobra without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A relentless killer terrorizes the city, and a dedicated agent known as Cobra is tasked with tracking them down. As he investigates, Cobra discovers the murderer is part of a trained group of mercenaries with connections to the police force. To succeed in his mission, he must operate alone and confront a dangerous conspiracy.
Cobra Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- one man army
- one against many
- slasher killer
- corrupt police officer
- corrupt policewoman
- psychopath
- sex in a motel
- cult film
- 1980s
- psychotronic film
- coors beer
- tough guy
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- wisecrack humor
- action hero
- tough cop
- evil man
- metropolis
- big knife
- blade
- hook
- bullet
- pizza
- muscle car
- thug
- organization
- society
- sadistic killer
- sadistic psychopath
- mutilated body
- psycho killer
- human monster
- homicidal maniac
- slashed to death
- gang of criminals
- gang of killers
- deeply disturbed person
- gore
- disturbed person
- serial murder
- body count
- serial rapist
- rapist
- good versus evil
- occult
- pedophile
- insane man
- villain
- bad guy
- terror
- street war
Where to Watch Cobra
Stream it on Howdy and YouTube Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Cobra Cast
Sylvester Stallone leads the cast, with Brigitte Nielsen. Directed by George P. Cosmatos.
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Director George P. Cosmatos
Cobra Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Cobra 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Metacritic 25 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 61% User score
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Cobra Plot Summary
What happens in Cobra 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
“Crime is a disease, and Lt. Marion Cobretti, affectionately known as Cobra (Sylvester Stallone), is the cure.” This tough, sunglasses-clad cop approaches law enforcement with a no-nonsense attitude, often disregarding the rules in his singular pursuit of justice. With a reliable pearl-handled Colt .45 as his partner in crime-fighting, Cobra’s methods are relentlessly effective, albeit controversial.
Full summary
The whole story of Cobra, scene by scene
Cobra Box Office
Cobra grossed $49 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$49M
- US & Canada
- $49M
Cobra Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 2 trailers, 3 clips and 2 featurettes.
- Trailer Cobra ≣ 1986 ≣ Trailer #1
- Clip The Way Of The New World
- Clip Defensive Driving
- Clip You're a Disease, and I'm the Cure
How Well Do You Know Cobra?
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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- Question 10: not answered
What is the real name of the character portrayed by Sylvester Stallone?
Cars in Cobra
109 cars on screen, including the 1950 Mercury Coupe and the 1978 Dodge D-Series.
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1950 Mercury Coupe Main role -
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1970 Ford Econoline Important role -
1973 Ford F-250 Important role
Cobra Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Kobra” and “浴血擒魔”.
- Also known as
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- Kobra
- 浴血擒魔
- 眼镜蛇
- Die City-Cobra
- 铁胆威龙
- 鐵膽威龍
- 眼镜蛇血战斧头党
- Stallone: Cobra
- Die City Cobra
- Кобра
- Cobra - O Braço Forte da Lei
- Cobra, el brazo fuerte de la ley
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- Κόμπρα
- קוברה
- Cobra - lain vahva käsi
- 코브라
- 眼鏡蛇
- Cobra: El Brazo Fuerte De La Ley
- コブラ, კობრა
- คอบร้า
- Rắn Hổ Mang
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Movies Like Cobra
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Cobra Mission, Cobra Against Ninja and Day of the Cobra.
Cobra FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Cobra, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cobra?
Cobra runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Cobra released?
Cobra was released on May 23, 1986.
Who directed Cobra?
Cobra was directed by George P. Cosmatos.
More films by George P. Cosmatos Who is in the cast of Cobra?
Cobra stars Sylvester Stallone and Brigitte Nielsen.
Where can I watch Cobra?
In the US, Cobra is streaming on Howdy and YouTube Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Cobra make at the box office?
Cobra grossed $49 million worldwide.
How is Cobra rated?
Cobra has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 25 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Cobra have a post-credit scene?
No. Cobra has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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