Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Brutal
- brutal
- propulsive
- pulpy
- action movie night
- martial arts marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film to be a pulpy, predictable, and formulaic martial-arts throwback that remains entertaining for fight-film enthusiasts.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Mongkut is presented as a 6'8", 400-pound prison fighter whom Kurt must eventually confront.
Kurt is sedated, transported to Thailand, imprisoned, and forced toward a fight by a bounty placed on his head.
Kurt undergoes his most rigorous training under unexpected mentors before facing Mongkut.
Kurt is preparing for an MMA title shot while receiving martial-arts instruction from mentors including Master Durand.
Films like Kickboxer: Retaliation, and why
Bloodsport
martial arts action, prison coercion, intense training, and a larger-than-life physical opponent
Kickboxer
revenge-driven martial arts, disciplined training, and a charismatic mentor figure
Undisputed III: Redemption
brutal tournament combat, underdog determination, and pulpy action-film energy
Movie Details
- Director
- Dimitri Logothetis
- Release Date
- 2018-01-26
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 5.4 / 10 (329)
Cast
- Alain Moussi
- Christopher Lambert
- Jean-Claude Van Damme
- Mike Tyson
- Sara Malakul Lane
- Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson
- Sam Medina
- Steven Swadling
- Miles Strommen
- Jessica Jann
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, FlixFling, Hi-YAH, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Kickboxer: Retaliation about?
- A determined MMA fighter is imprisoned in Thailand and forced to train for a brutal showdown with a gigantic champion to win his freedom.
- What is Kickboxer: Retaliation like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Kickboxer: Retaliation as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Kickboxer: Retaliation violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Kickboxer: Retaliation as brutal.
- What did critics think of Kickboxer: Retaliation?
- Critics broadly found the film to be a pulpy, predictable, and formulaic martial-arts throwback that remains entertaining for fight-film enthusiasts.
- Which films are like Kickboxer: Retaliation?
- Films with a similar feel include Bloodsport, Kickboxer, and Undisputed III: Redemption.
- How long is Kickboxer: Retaliation?
- Kickboxer: Retaliation runs 110 minutes.
- Where can I watch Kickboxer: Retaliation?
- In United States, Kickboxer: Retaliation streams on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, FlixFling, Hi-YAH, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel.
