the violence isn't too bad. only one person gets killed, but many injured. the only issue is the language. there are about 4 f--ks. but if you don't mind some violence and swearing then check this movie out.
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First Blood
(1982, Rated R, Action/adventure, Starring Sylvester Stallone, David Caruso, Brian Dennehy, Richard Crenna)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14. -
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First and most popular Rambo; and yes, bloody.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–15
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What Parents Need to Know
About First Blood
Parents need to know that this movie, the most successful of the movies featuring the Rambo character, has many moments of violent bloodshed (including the hero sewing his own gashed arm shut) and foul language. Rambo's incredible guerilla survival skills have special appeal for young fans, but there's lots of not-to-be imitated stuntwork.
Read our full review by Charles Cassady Jr.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the difference between the military and the civilian mindsets in the movie, and how Rambo was educated by the Army: "When in doubt, kill." You can also discuss the shabby treatment of American Vietnam veterans compared to other war vets, and how Hollywood's portrayals of them -- either psychos or super-commandos -- contributed to the problem.
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- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
just the swearing.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Very Good
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
This is R-rated in 1982, but PG-13 level today
This is a film protesting wars and shows how war has a big psychological impact on the soldiers. To my surprise this was the first action movie I've ever seen (and my favorite genre is action) that had an tender, emotional ending that is heart wrenching rather than a blow 'em up ending that is gut wrenching.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Less Violent than the other Rambo movies
this movies is awsome I expected it to have more languge but there wasn't that much for an 80's movie (that's why I didn't rate it off). It's not as quite as good as the other Rambo's but it's very very close. you see his butt for a minute, but being a boy I don't mind that much. It's real sad, you feel sad for him like the whole movie (all his war buddys are dead,the wack cops are beating him ect.). you can realy admire Rambo for not wanting to kill any one, and for only fighting in self defence. If your kid realy likes violence let them watch it, if they alredy like violence it's not going to do any thing to them and their isn't that much violence any way. if your kid is 12 or older let them watch it, wait ti'll they're 13 to watch 2 and 3 they're a little bit more violet. you should deffenitly watch this movie!
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