Rambo (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2008, Rambo is an action and thriller film directed by Sylvester Stallone, running about 92 minutes. “Live for nothing, or die for something.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When governments fail to act on behalf of captive missionaries, ex-Green Beret John James Rambo sets aside his peaceful existence along the Salween River in a war-torn region of Thailand to take action. Although he's still haunted by violent memories of his time as a U.S. soldier during the Vietnam War, Rambo can hardly turn his back on the aid workers who so desperately need his help.
Who’s in it. Rambo stars Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo, Julie Benz as Sarah, Matthew Marsden as School Boy and Graham McTavish as Lewis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Rambo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $113.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rambo 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 (2008)?
- In US, Rambo is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 worth watching?
- Rambo holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rambo?
- Rambo stars Sylvester Stallone, Julie Benz, Matthew Marsden, Graham McTavish and Reynaldo Gallegos.
- When was Rambo released?
- Rambo was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.