Rocky IV

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Rocky IV

PG

1985

1h 31m

Drama

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Heavyweight champion Rocky Balboa trains in Siberia for a match against the Soviet fighter who killed Apollo Creed. In front of a ferocious Russian crowd, he fights for one final showdown.

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Critics Consensus

Rocky IV inflates the action to absurd heights, but it ultimately rings hollow thanks to a story that hits the same basic beats as the first three entries in the franchise.

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Paul Attanasio

Washington Post

Say what you like about the original Rocky, at least it was about something -- a sweet pug up against the system, and in love with a dowd. Rocky IV appears to be an epic about Sylvester Stallone's penchant for self-abuse.

Dec 3, 2018

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

'Rocky IV' still stands, not as a highlight of the series (certainly not that) but as a quintessential artifact of mid-'80s studio filmmaking: soulless, flag-waving, soundtrack-blasting Product.

Apr 30, 2016

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Richard Schickel

TIME Magazine

Padded with clips from earlier Rocky pictures, adding nothing to his mythic, let alone human dimensions, it lacks even the primitive suspense and crude capacity to release underdog emotions that permitted its predecessors to conquer one's better judgment.

May 13, 2015

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

I don’t think there’s been a film before or since that has featured so many montages.

Rated: 6/10

Feb 21, 2024

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

Rocky on steroids...full of energy, childish politics, nostalgia for a simple past that never was, and intensely motivational songs…

Rated: 3/5

Oct 1, 2023

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Patrick Hicks

Feelin' Film Podcast

The fourth entry in the Rocky-verse is a hard-hitting 90-minute music video, using political undertones of the Cold War to amplify a grudge match driven by revenge, fear, and guilt.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 28, 2023

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Anne C

I thought rocky 4 was absolutely perfect film

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/27/25

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Matias R

Rocky IV é um filme ótimo que enfatiza a guerra fria dentro de um ringue, simplesmente genial, nada que não se espere de um gênio que é o Silvester Stalone.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/03/25

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MR. G

USA VS. RUSSIA (SPOLIERS) So in 1985 Rocky 4 came out and this is just when it becomes like an actual marvel type of movie and legit is just madness and America. The plot is USSR (Russia at the time) has a fighter named Ivan Drago the first ever fighter to come out of the country and what’s to challenge Rocky Balboa for the title. Apollo Creed hears the news and what’s to do an exhibition bout with Drago with Rocky’s help he doesn’t want to but goes ahead anyway. come fight night Drago brutally kills Creed in the ring with Rocky swearing to come out retirement and beat Drago. The fight is signed and is scheduled for Russia on Christmas Day. Rocky travels to Russia and begins his training camp with the movie showing Drago with all the equipment he needs while Rocky Only Has wood and logs to train. Come fight night Rocky is getting beaten but in the second round he cuts the Russian and the crowd goes from a Drago crowd to a Rocky crowd. Rocky knockout Drago in the final round and delivers a powerful speech about how anyone opinion can change for the right. Overall Rocky 4 has a simple plot but out of all the movies franchise is probably the least realistic one but if you love a pro USA movie this is for you. A solid 7/10 score for Rocky 4

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/09/25

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Ava S

It's easy to write off Rocky IV as an amalgamation of repetitive montages and cheesiness, but it blossoms into an earnest, yet entertaining story of dedication, freedom, and triumph.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/07/25

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tommy J

Another classic Rocky movie. I must break you!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/03/25

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MT C

By far the best Rocky movie! This movie is more short and sweet than anything. This movie is about 90 minutes which I think is good because it doesn’t drag the story. The two fights in this movie are awesome. The final fight against Ivan is great. The story isn’t the most important part of the movie. Still an awesome action packed movie.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/21/25

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Rocky IV: Official Clip - Whatever He Hits, He Destroys

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Rocky IV: Official Clip - Reaching the Summit

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Rocky IV: Official Clip - I Must Break You

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Rocky IV: Official Clip - The Russian's Cut

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Rocky IV: Official Clip - Moscow is Pro-Rocky

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Rocky IV: Official Clip - If He Dies, He Dies

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Rocky IV: Official Clip - To the End

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Rocky IV: Official Clip - Everybody Can Change

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Rocky IV: Official Clip - Training in Russia

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Synopsis

Heavyweight champion Rocky Balboa trains in Siberia for a match against the Soviet fighter who killed Apollo Creed. In front of a ferocious Russian crowd, he fights for one final showdown.

Director: Sylvester Stallone
Producer: Robert Chartoff, Irwin Winkler
Screenwriter: Sylvester Stallone
Production Co: United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 9, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $125.4M
Runtime: 1h 31m
Sound Mix: Surround

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