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Rambo: First Blood Part II
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by George P. Cosmatos. With Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Charles Napier.
6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
John Rambo is released from prison by the government for a top-secret covert mission to the last place on Earth he'd want to return - the jungles of Vietnam.
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6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTJohn Rambo is released from prison by the government for a top-secret covert mission to the last place on Earth he'd want to return - the jungles of Vietnam.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Rambo: First Blood Part II.
MoviHero lists May 22, 1985 as the release date for Rambo: First Blood Part II. George P. Cosmatos is the listed director. The listed cast includes Sylvester Stallone as John J. Rambo, Richard Crenna as Col. Samuel Trautman, Charles Napier as Marshall Murdock, Steven Berkoff as Lt. Col. Podovsky. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 22, 1985
GenresAdventure · Thriller · Action · War
Runtime1h 36m
DirectorGeorge P. Cosmatos
CastSylvester Stallone as John J. Rambo, Richard Crenna as Col. Samuel Trautman, Charles Napier as Marshall Murdock, Steven Berkoff as Lt. Col. Podovsky
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Rambo: First Blood Part II right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Rambo: First Blood Part II runs 1h 36m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.7/10 from 4,553 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Rambo: First Blood Part II
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“The two problems I have with this highly intelligent experience is that John Hambone keeps leading the enemy soldiers in pursuit through populated areas.”
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“Not Expendable! Rambo: First Blood Part II is directed by George Pan Cosmatos and collectively written by David Morrell, Kevin Jarre (characters), Sylvester Stallone and…”
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“Comic book action flick about Rambo going back to Vietnam The imprisoned Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) is offered a mission by Col.”
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“Confined during Uncle Sam's pleasure, "John Rambo" (Sylvester Stallone) is offered a chance of freedom by his former CO "Trautman" (Richard Crenna) but that means…”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherJohn J. RamboJohn J. Rambo in Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985), played by Sylvester Stallone.Open character guide otherMarshall MurdockMarshall Murdock in Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985), played by Charles Napier.Open character guide otherCol. Samuel TrautmanCol. Samuel Trautman appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1982-1985, portrayed by Richard Crenna. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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