Rocky III

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Rocky III

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Released May 28, 1982

1h 39m

Drama

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Following his crushing defeat by Clubber Lang, Rocky Balboa joins forces with Apollo Creed in an effort to regain his title.

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Critics Consensus

It's noticeably subject to the law of diminishing returns, but Rocky III still has enough brawny spectacle to stand in the ring with the franchise's better entries.

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Derek Malcolm

Guardian

It would be true to say that Stallone has improved as a director, delivering a short, almost staccato movie which zips through the whole fable fast enough to prevent familiarity breeding contempt.

Nov 11, 2021

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David Robinson

The Times (UK)

Stallone is distinctly at his best when the film takes off into almost abstract montages of ;music or images, or in the nifty choreography of the fights.

Sep 24, 2020

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Nigel Andrews

Financial Times

Rocky was a right hook that hit satisfying home: Rocky II was a good follow-up left: Rocky III is a redundant flurry of fisticuffs long after the match has been won and the referee has raised the victor's arm.

Sep 24, 2020

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

All up I think this is probably the best of the Rocky films in visual terms, but its story is severely lacking and its depth is non-existent.

Rated: 7/10

Feb 14, 2024

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Jana Monji

Age of the Geek

The Survivor song, "Eye of the Tiger," might be the best thing about this film which has Rocky going against Mr. T as Rocky's adversary.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 8, 2023

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Stephen Silver

Tilt Magazine

Very much a film of the ’80s. Not only did it co-star 1980s icons like Mr. T and Hulk Hogan, but it made Rocky a bit more musclebound than he’d been earlier, in line with the G.I. Joe aesthetics of the time. (40th anniversary)

Rated: B+

May 27, 2022

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MR. G

MR.T VS. STALLONE (SPOILER WARNING) Rocky 3 like the second film is a fun movie but way way much funnier the movie is balls to the wall action and doesn’t stop. The plot follows Rocky become a world champion boxer to then becoming a celebrity star everywhere. After 10 title defense Rocky decides to do an exhibition charity bout against a wrestler known as “Thunderlips (Hulk Hogan) after the charity bout Rocky gets honoured with a statue in Philadelphia honor. Rocky was planning to announce his retirement there but gets interrupt by the dangerous “Clubber Lang” (Mr.T) after trying to seduce his wife Rocky accepts the fight but his trainer Micky is against it but still trains Rocky for the fight who is not taking serious by doing a parade workout. The time fight night comes around a brawl breaks out between the teams and Mickey is pushed and is hurt. Rocky goes out there and gets Knockout inside 2 rounds. When Rocky gets back to his locker room Rocky and Mickey have their last moments before Mickey dies. Rocky is annoyed thinking he’s nothing but a failure but Apollo Creed his formal rival comes to Rocky to train and get him to fast and skilled. Rocky is not trying saying to Adrian “he’s afraid” but Adrian comforts him and Rocky goes beast mode. Fight night comes around and Rocky uses his speed and skill and beats Lang by knockout in 3 Rounds and wins back his heavyweight title. If you want movie where there’s not any bad moments and is pure fun and hulk hogan in it this is for you but unlike the 1 and 2 one this one doesn’t really takes itself serious and more just action boxing movie with the only serious moment being the part where mick dies. Overall a fun movie to watch if you’re in the mood for some action 7/10.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/08/25

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Ava S

Rocky III gets down to brass tacks, focusing on the boxing world and Balboa's inner turmoil, matched with electrifying fights that exemplify Creed as both a mentor and an unlikely friend.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/01/25

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Matt R.

Best rocky by a long shot

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/01/25

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tommy J

Another Rocky classic. Mr T pitties the fool!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/03/25

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Mike W.

Rocky’s Greatest Challenge thus far: Clubber Lang

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/17/25

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Tagen K

Definitely the best in the series with some amazing acting and great characters

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/14/25

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Sylvester Stallone

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Rocky Balboa

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Clubber Lang

Talia Shire

Adrian

Carl Weathers

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Burt Young

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Rocky III: Official Clip - Clubber Heckles Rocky

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Rocky III: Official Clip - A Wreckin' Machine

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Rocky III: Official Clip - Mickey's Heart Attack

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Rocky III: Official Clip - Farewell to Mickey

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Rocky III: Official Clip - I'm Afraid

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Rocky III: Official Clip - There Is No Tomorrow!

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Rocky III: Official Clip - Getting Stronger

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Rocky III: Official Clip - Rocky Beats Clubber

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Rocky III: Official Clip - Knocked Out

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Rocky III: Official Clip - I Pity the Fool

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Synopsis

Following his crushing defeat by Clubber Lang, Rocky Balboa joins forces with Apollo Creed in an effort to regain his title.

Director: Sylvester Stallone
Producer: Robert Chartoff, Irwin Winkler
Screenwriter: Sylvester Stallone
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: United Artists
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 28, 1982, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 31, 2015
Runtime: 1h 39m
Sound Mix: Surround

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