Rambo III
Directed by Peter MacDonaldCombat has taken its toll on Rambo, but he's finally begun to find inner peace in a monastery. When Rambo's friend and mentor Col. Trautman asks for his help on a top secret mission to Afghanistan, Rambo declines but must reconsider when Trautman is captured.
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- Antonio MaGiJanuary 25, 2026Rambo is Rambo!
- ርልዪረDecember 3, 2025Having single-handedly defeated the Vietcong in First Blood Part II, there was no going back for John Rambo: once a tortured soul, he was now a larger-than-life comic-book hero righting the world's wrongs through extreme violence and that was how he would have to stay in order to keep his fans happy. Rambo's next mission would have to be bigger, the villains more evil, and the body count higher. With the US in the midst of a cold war with Russia, the answer was obvious: send Rambo to kick Russian butt in Afghanistan. Armed with a knife that would shame Crocodile Dundee, several big guns, and his trusty bow with explosive-tipped arrows, Rambo frees his ex-commanding officer Col. Trautman (Richard Crenna) from a Soviet fort and liberates the Mujahadin, laying waste to hundreds of the enemy in the process. But while the film's numerous battle scenes certainly deliver on the promise of much carnage, with some of the biggest on-screen explosions of the 80s, the film offers little in the way of genuine excitement or tension thanks to Rambo being virtually indestructible. The spectacular action also has the effect of making proceedings seem rather dull whenever Stallone eases off the trigger, resulting in this film being a marginally less enjoyable affair overall than the previous movies. Ironically, for all of Rambo III's glorification of violence in the name of a noble cause, the closing message, dedicating the film to 'the gallant people of Afghanistan', unintentionally but effectively illustrates the futility of war.
- maub17September 8, 2025I hadn’t watched it for a while and I’m not a particular fan of the Rambo movies, but I watched them in a row.. 1, 2, 3 and I could appreciate the evolution in Stallone’s acting, the production… everything grew on me. I really liked them.
- Martian Drive-InApril 13, 2025Cheesy video game fun. Fantastic!
- ZokkiieJuly 2, 2025It’s loud, explosive, and full of Stallone doing Stallone things—but it doesn’t hit the same. Feels more like a showcase of stunts than a solid movie. Fun in parts, but pretty flat overall.
- Mike MartinsJune 12, 2025🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5-Star Review: "Rambo III – Action with Purpose" If you're looking for high-octane action, Rambo III delivers in full force 💥. From explosive battle scenes to intense hand-to-hand combat, this film is a non-stop thrill ride that never lets up. Sylvester Stallone returns as the legendary John Rambo, bringing a perfect mix of toughness, grit, and unexpected emotional depth. Set against the stark and dangerous backdrop of Afghanistan, the film doesn't just showcase Rambo’s brute strength—it also taps into his loyalty and sense of justice. His mission to rescue Colonel Trautman isn’t just another rescue op… it’s personal. 🪖💔 The practical effects, wild stunts, and memorable one-liners ("I'm your worst nightmare") make this film stand out even decades later. And Stallone? 🔥 He’s at his absolute peak, doing many of his own stunts and proving once again he’s more than just muscle—he’s a cinematic force. 🎬 Fun Fact: The film held the Guinness World Record at the time for most explosions in a movie! Rambo III is bold, explosive, and strangely heartfelt—a must-watch for any action fan. 🚁💣🔥
Rambo III Trivia
Rambo III was released on May 25, 1988.
Rambo III was directed by Peter MacDonald.
Rambo III has a runtime of 1h 42m.
Rambo III was produced by Buzz Feitshans.
The key characters in Rambo III are John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone), Trautman (Richard Crenna), Coronel Zaysen (Marc de Jonge).
Rambo III is rated R.
Rambo III is an Action, Adventure, Thriller film.
Rambo III has an audience rating of 4.5 out of 10.