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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Ben W

Very fun watch. Love these classics

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/10/25

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Joe

Garbage. Stallone ruined a classic

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/10/25

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Franco E

This movie is great.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/10/25

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Philip A

Sylvester Stallones Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago is more than just a recut — its a revitalized testament to perseverance, respect, and the warrior spirit that defines the Rocky saga. With forty minutes of newly restored and reimagined footage, Stallone deepens the emotional pulse of the film without altering its triumphant arc. The result is a leaner, more soulful version that honors both the grit of competition and the dignity of ones opponent. Where the 1985 original roared with Cold War bravado, this cut brings nuance and heart. Stallones careful edits shift the focus from political rivalry to personal resolve — a story not about defeating an enemy, but conquering fear, pain, and pride. The training montages remain electrifying, but its the quieter moments, like Rockys introspection and Dragos humanization, that truly shine. The new pacing and sound design give the film a raw immediacy, and Stallones direction highlights the philosophy that warriors dont run from challenges — they embrace them with respect and purpose. Rocky vs. Drago is a powerful reexamination of courage, humility, and endurance. It proves that even decades later, Stallone still knows how to make our hearts go the distance.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/10/25

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Luis

overall still a good version. some of the scenes substituted for different versions of the same scene felt lesser. I still prefer the original. somewhere in between this version and the original lies the better version.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/10/25

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Mikey

I wish it was in theaters for a longer time so ppl can see it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/10/25

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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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