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Play trailer 1:39 Poster for Rocky PG 1976 1h 59m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), a small-time boxer from working-class Philadelphia, is arbitrarily chosen to take on the reigning world heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), when the undefeated fighter's scheduled opponent is injured. While training with feisty former bantamweight contender Mickey Goldmill (Burgess Meredith), Rocky tentatively begins a relationship with Adrian (Talia Shire), the wallflower sister of his meat-packer pal Paulie (Burt Young).
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Critics Consensus

This story of a down-on-his-luck boxer is thoroughly predictable, but Sylvester Stallone's script and stunning performance in the title role brush aside complaints.

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Pauline Kael The New Yorker 01/20/2024
Rocky is a threadbare patchwork of old-movie bits, yet it's engaging, and the naive elements are emotionally effective. Go to Full Review John Pym Sight & Sound 02/06/2020
Rocky, Stallone's alter ego, is sufficiently engaging to make one forget, momentarily at least, the script's milk-fed lack of originality. Go to Full Review Kathleen Carroll New York Daily News 02/24/2016
Like the movies of Frank Capra, Rocky is a glowing tribute to the human spirit - a chin-up reminder that the decent, little guys of the world often accomplish the impossible if only because they try so hard. Go to Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine 02/06/2024
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The story is simple, and it’s told in a very traditional Hollywood fashion, but it’s entirely about people in which the audience can believe and recognise. Go to Full Review Elisa Guimarães Collider 02/01/2024
John G. Avildsen’s movie packs more feelings than punches. Go to Full Review Mark Johnson Awards Daily 06/08/2023
The ultimate tale of the underdog. Rocky beautifully encapsulates the essence of the blue-collar worker, drawing a striking parallel to Sylvester Stallone’s own journey before this monumental breakthrough. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Steven C 10/20/2022 Such a classic. Was able to show this awesome movie to a younger generation and I'm sure they are fans now. Just wished Starlight was showing all of the Rocky movies in theaters. See more Jason R 10/20/2022 The single greatest movie in the history of movies. See more John K @WQCMI 5d An instant classic, no question about it. See more Daniel L Mar 2 Still one of the greatest movies of all time. Well done Sylvester Stallone. See more Angelo R. @Angelo27 Feb 24 A fantastic Rags to riches film, this movie is a classic and a movie that still holds up. This movie is inspiring and still holds up to Newer audiences despite how old the movie is. I highly recommend watching this movie See more Josué d @darkjozu666 Jan 22 Um filme muito emocionante e bem montado, uma história de superação sem igual esse filme mostra uma parte mais crua do cinema antigo. See more Read all reviews
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John G. Avildsen

Director

Sylvester Stallone

Rocky Balboa

Talia Shire

Adrian

Burgess Meredith

Mickey

Burt Young

Paulie

Carl Weathers

Apollo

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Movie Info

Synopsis Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), a small-time boxer from working-class Philadelphia, is arbitrarily chosen to take on the reigning world heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), when the undefeated fighter's scheduled opponent is injured. While training with feisty former bantamweight contender Mickey Goldmill (Burgess Meredith), Rocky tentatively begins a relationship with Adrian (Talia Shire), the wallflower sister of his meat-packer pal Paulie (Burt Young).
Director
John G. Avildsen
Producer
Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff
Screenwriter
Sylvester Stallone
Distributor
CBS/Fox, United Artists, MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc.
Production Co
United Artists
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 1, 1976, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 31, 2015
Runtime
1h 59m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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