Rocky

About Rocky

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!

Rocky is a 1976 drama film directed by John G. Avildsen. Its themes are hopeful, empathetic, boxing, and love of one's life.

Sylvester Stallone takes the lead as Robert 'Rocky' Balboa, Talia Shire as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino, Burt Young as Paulie Pennino, and Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed. Released in December 1976, it runs 120 minutes.

The screenplay is by Sylvester Stallone. Produced by Winkler Films. It is part of Rocky Collection. American members can watch it on AMC, AMC+, and AMC+ Amazon Channel.

Rocky Balboa, Rocky II, and Rocky III make useful companions to Rocky, all filed under boxer and fight. TMDB voters put it at 7.8 out of 10 across 9,063 votes and it carries a PG rating.