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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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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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Rocky | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Pauline Kael New Yorker Rocky is a threadbare patchwork of old-movie bits, yet it's engaging, and the naive elements are emotionally effective. Jan 20, 2024 Full Review Rocky | Rotten Tomatoes (2) John Pym Sight & Sound Rocky, Stallone's alter ego, is sufficiently engaging to make one forget, momentarily at least, the script's milk-fed lack of originality. Feb 6, 2020 Full Review Rocky | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Kathleen Carroll New York Daily News 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. Feb 24, 2016 Full Review Rocky | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Grant Watson Fiction Machine 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. Rated: 10/10 Feb 6, 2024 Full Review Rocky | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Elisa Guimarães Collider John G. Avildsen’s movie packs more feelings than punches. Feb 1, 2024 Full Review Rocky | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Mark Johnson Awards Daily 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. Jun 8, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steven C 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. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/20/22 Full Review Jason R The single greatest movie in the history of movies. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/20/22 Full Review Steven M A fantastic movie that is so much more than is presumed. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/15/24 Full Review jesus p Solo voy a decir que es arte Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review Nick R Thanks to Sylvester Stallone, the original 'Rocky' stands the test of time as an underdog classic that has grown immensely as a successful franchise with many iconic characters. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/04/24 Full Review Adrian E Why a 69%? This movie is such a classic! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/02/24 Full Review 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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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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