Rocky

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

19762h 0m7.8(8,956 votes)

Drama

Synopsis

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 (1976) is a drama film directed by John G. Avildsen. It stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, and Burt Young. The film runs for 2 hours. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.8 out of 10 from 8,956 votes.

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Director

John G. Avildsen

Cast

Sylvester Stallone

Robert 'Rocky' Balboa

Talia Shire

Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino

Burt Young

Paulie Pennino

Carl Weathers

Apollo Creed

Burgess Meredith

Mickey Goldmill

Thayer David

George 'Miles' Jergens

Joe Spinell

Tony Gazzo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rocky

Where can I watch Rocky?

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Who stars in Rocky?

Rocky stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, and Carl Weathers, and was directed by John G. Avildsen.

How long is Rocky?

Rocky has a runtime of 2 hours.

When did Rocky come out?

Rocky was released in 1976.

What genre is Rocky?

Rocky is a drama film.

Is Rocky worth watching?

Rocky holds an average audience score of 7.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.