Pride 1 (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1997, Pride 1 is a notable film, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Pride 1 was the first mixed martial arts event held by KRS-Pride (later renamed Pride Fighting Championships). It took place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on October 11, 1997. In addition to the MMA bouts, there was one kickboxing bout between K-1 Grand Prix Champion Branko Cikatic and Ralph White.
Who’s in it. Pride 1 stars Rickson Gracie as Self, Nobuhiko Takada as Self, Kimo Leopoldo as Self and Dan Severn as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Pride 1 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pride 1 page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pride 1 (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pride 1 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pride 1 worth watching?
- Pride 1 holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pride 1?
- Pride 1 stars Rickson Gracie, Nobuhiko Takada, Kimo Leopoldo, Dan Severn and Branko Cikatic.
- When was Pride 1 released?
- Pride 1 was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.