Added to Prime Video on Friday, Nov 3, 2023 Kickboxer: Retaliation continues the story of martial artist Kurt Sloan, who, after vowing never to return to Thailand where he avenged his brother’s death, finds himself forcibly brought back to face a formidable foe. A betrayal leads him to be incarcerated in a Thai prison, where he must train to fight against a monstrous 400-pound fighter in exchange for his freedom and the safety of his wife. The movie combines intense martial arts sequences with personal drama, as Kurt confronts both physical and internal obstacles in his quest for vengeance and redemption.
Length: 1h 50m
Genre: Action, Drama
This Title is: Adventurous, Gritty
“Kickboxer: Retaliation” IS STREAMING TODAY ON Prime Video IN CANADA
Trailer
Cast
- Alain Moussi as Kurt Sloan
- Christopher Lambert as Thomas Moore
- Mike Tyson as Briggs
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R (for sequences of violence, language and some sexuality/nudity)
Warning: The movie contains fight scenes and violence that might not be suitable for children.
Trivia
- The film features a fight scene between Alain Moussi and Mike Tyson, blending martial arts with boxing.
- Jean-Claude Van Damme returns in a cameo role, linking this film to the original Kickboxer movie in which he starred.
- The character of Kurt Sloan is trained by a man played by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, who is known for his role as “The Mountain” in the TV series Game of Thrones.
Our Review
Kickboxer: Retaliation packs a punch with its thrilling action sequences and dedication to traditional martial arts choreography. Alain Moussi shines as Kurt Sloan, proving himself as a capable leading man in action cinema. The presence of fight legends like Mike Tyson adds a layer of authenticity and intensity to the combat scenes. While the plot is straightforward and won’t surprise viewers with complexity, the movie delivers exactly what fans of the genre expect: well-executed fights, a simple but engaging story, and an impressive physicality from its cast.
Critic Scores
Critic Scores aggregate ratings from IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Metacritic. (Click on any score for a detailed review.)
