Bloodsport (1988)
An American soldier fights through an underground martial arts tournament in a gritty, pulpy, and brisk epic.
An American Army Major goes AWOL to Hong Kong for an outlawed martial arts contest called the Kumite.
How intense is Bloodsport?
Bloodsport is not scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. Rated R.
What Bloodsport feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpyepic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream Bloodsport
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Bloodsport for you?
Is Bloodsport scary?
No. Bloodsport is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Bloodsport gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Bloodsport sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Bloodsport OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Bloodsport?
Bloodsport runs 1h 32m.
Where can I stream Bloodsport?
Bloodsport is streaming on MGM+, Kanopy, Hoopla and The Roku Channel.
Does Bloodsport have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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