Kickboxer (1989)
An American champion's paralysis ignites a ruthless quest for vengeance in the brutal world of kickboxing.
If your enemy refuses to be humbled... Destroy him. Accompanied by his brother Kurt, American kickboxing champion Eric Sloane, arrives in Thailand to defeat the Eastern warriors at their own sport. His opponent: ruthless fighter and Thai champion, Tong Po. Tong not only defeats Eric, he paralyzes him for life. Crazed with anger, Kurt vows revenge.
How intense is Kickboxer?
Kickboxer is not scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Kickboxer feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpyhigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Kickboxer
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Is Kickboxer for you?
Is Kickboxer scary?
No. Kickboxer is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Kickboxer gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Kickboxer sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Kickboxer OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Kickboxer?
Kickboxer runs 1h 38m.
Where can I stream Kickboxer?
Kickboxer is streaming on Prime Video, Fandango at Home (free), Plex and Tubi.
Does Kickboxer have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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