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Rocky

PG19762hJohn G. Avildsen
IMDb 8.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 70

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"His whole life was a million-to-one shot."

Rocky Balboa is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going nowhere. But when a stroke of fate puts him in the ring with a world heavyweight champion, Rocky knows that it's his one shot at the big time — a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go the distance and come out a winner!

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UnderdogPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaTransporterLove Of One's LifeItalian AmericanSportsFightIndependencePublicityBoxer

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rocky (1976) about?

Rocky Balboa is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going nowhere. But when a stroke of fate puts him in the ring with a world heavyweight champion, Rocky knows that it's his one shot at the big time — a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go the distance and come out a winner!

Who stars in Rocky?

Rocky stars Sylvester Stallone (Robert 'Rocky' Balboa), Talia Shire (Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino), Burt Young (Paulie Pennino), Carl Weathers (Apollo Creed), Burgess Meredith (Mickey Goldmill). The film was directed by John G. Avildsen.

How long is Rocky?

Rocky has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1976. It is rated PG.

Is Rocky worth watching?

Rocky holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Rocky?

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