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Rambo (2008)

โ€œLive for nothing, or die for something.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 4,419 votes 1h 32m r ActionThrillerWar

#95 of 219 films from 2008 #963 of 2168 in action

Directed by Sylvester Stallone ยท Written by Sylvester Stallone, Art Monterastelli

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Overview

In Thailand, ex-Green Beret John James Rambo joins a group of mercenaries to venture into war-torn neighboring Myanmar to rescue a group of Christian aid workers who have been kidnapped by a ruthless local infantry unit.

Cast

Sylvester Stalloneas John Rambo
Julie Benzas Sarah
Matthew Marsdenas School Boy
Graham McTavishas Lewis
Reynaldo Gallegosas Diaz
Tim Kangas En-Joo
Jake La Botzas Reese
Maung Maung Khinas Tint
Paul Schulzeas Michael Burnett
Cameron Pearsonas Jeff
Thomas Petersonas Dentist
Tony Skarbergas Videographer
James Withas Preacher
Kasikorn Niyompattanaas Snake Hunter #2

Facts

Release dateJanuary 24, 2008
Runtime92 min (1h 32m) โ€” shorter as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresAction, Thriller, War
LanguageEN
Budget$50,000,000
Box office$113,200,000 (2.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0462499

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Questions

How long is Rambo?
Rambo runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Is Rambo worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 4,419 votes, which places it #95 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 57%) and #963 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Rambo?
Rambo was directed by Sylvester Stallone. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Rocky II (1979), Rocky IV (1985), Rocky Balboa (2006).
Who stars in Rambo?
Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo; Julie Benz as Sarah; Matthew Marsden as School Boy; Graham McTavish as Lewis; Reynaldo Gallegos as Diaz; Tim Kang as En-Joo.
What is Rambo rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Rambo?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/50171.

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