Bloodsport

Bloodsport

The true story of an American ninja.

Directed by Newt Arnold

Produced by The Cannon Group, Warner Bros. Pictures

198892 min7.1 / 10

A high-octane martial arts action film built on tournament spectacle and physical prowess, driven by optimism and competitive spirit rather than introspection.

An American Army Major goes AWOL to Hong Kong for an outlawed martial arts contest called the Kumite.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Bloodsport violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of films.

  • Is Bloodsport sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Does Bloodsport end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Bloodsport easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Bloodsport scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

71/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity50

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise93

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Bloodsport

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Bloodsport

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Bloodsport, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Bloodsport, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Bloodsport, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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