While professional critics often found the movie predictable or cheesy, it has earned a massive cult following for its heart and spectacular fight sequences.

The film (originally titled Kickboxer ) is a 1989 martial arts classic that solidified Jean-Claude Van Damme as a global action superstar . Clocking in at 1 hour and 37 minutes, this action-sports drama currently holds a 6.4/10 rating on IMDb. Movie Overview

The story follows Kurt Sloane (Van Damme), who travels to Thailand with his brother, Eric, the U.S. kickboxing champion. After Eric is brutally paralyzed in the ring by the sadistic Thai champion Tong Po, Kurt vows revenge. To defeat the "unbeatable" villain, Kurt must master the ancient art of Muay Thai under the guidance of a wise, reclusive mentor, Xian Chow. Critical Reception