Rambo III (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1988, Rambo III is an action, thriller, adventure and war film directed by Peter MacDonald, running about 102 minutes. “The first was for himself. The second for his country. This time it's to save his friend.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Combat has taken its toll on Rambo, but he's finally begun to find inner peace in a monastery. When Rambo's friend and mentor Col. Trautman asks for his help on a top secret mission to Afghanistan, Rambo declines but must reconsider when Trautman is captured.
Who’s in it. Rambo III stars Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo, Richard Crenna as Trautman, Marc de Jonge as Coronel Zaysen and Kurtwood Smith as Griggs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Rambo III has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $189M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rambo III page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rambo III tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rambo III (1988)?
- In US, Rambo III is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rambo III worth watching?
- Rambo III holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rambo III?
- Rambo III stars Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Marc de Jonge, Kurtwood Smith and Spiros Focás.
- When was Rambo III released?
- Rambo III was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.