

Bloodsport
“The true story of an American ninja.”
An American Army Major goes AWOL to Hong Kong for an outlawed martial arts contest called the Kumite.
Where to watch Bloodsport in United States
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Where is Bloodsport streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 7plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Canal+, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Oldflix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Bloodsport
Bloodsport is a 1988 English-language action, thriller and drama film directed by Newt Arnold. The cast is led by Jean-Claude Van Damme, Donald Gibb, Leah Ayres. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 2200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.
Bloodsport was produced by The Cannon Group and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America and Hong Kong. It was released on February 26, 1988, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $64 million worldwide.
- Director
- Newt Arnold
- Writers
- Christopher Cosby, Mel Friedman, Sheldon Lettich
- Release date
- February 26, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Hong Kong
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $64 million
- Production
- The Cannon Group, Warner Bros. Pictures
Bloodsport cast & crew
Bloodsport was directed by Newt Arnold and written by Christopher Cosby, Mel Friedman, and Sheldon Lettich.
The cast features Jean-Claude Van Damme as Frank, Donald Gibb as Jackson, Leah Ayres as Janice, Norman Burton as Helmer, Forest Whitaker as Rawlins, and Bolo Yeung as Chong Li.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Hertzog, cinematography is by David Worth, and it was produced by Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus.
Is Bloodsport worth watching?
Bloodsport holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 2,179 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, thriller, and drama, Bloodsport is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Bloodsport
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Cast of Bloodsport

Jean-Claude Van Damme
Frank

Donald Gibb
Jackson

Leah Ayres
Janice

Norman Burton
Helmer

Forest Whitaker
Rawlins

Bolo Yeung
Chong Li

Roy Chiao
Tanaka

Philip Chan Yan-Kin
Captain Chen

Pierre Rafini
Young Frank

Kenneth Siao Wai-Keung
Victor

Kimo Lai Kwok-Ki
Hiro Satori

Bernard Mariano
Sadiq Hossein
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Bloodsport — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bloodsport in United States?
Bloodsport is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Bloodsport on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Bloodsport is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Bloodsport in?
Bloodsport is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Cantonese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bloodsport?
Bloodsport runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is Bloodsport rated?
Bloodsport is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 2,179 ratings.














