Rocky(1976)
“His whole life was a million-to-one shot.”
Overview
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!
Director
John G. Avildsen
Studio
Winkler Films
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$117M
Cast
Sylvester Stallone
as Robert 'Rocky' Balboa
Talia Shire
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
Burt Young
as Paulie Pennino
Carl Weathers
as Apollo Creed
Burgess Meredith
as Mickey Goldmill
Thayer David
as George 'Miles' Jergens
Joe Spinell
as Tony Gazzo
Jimmy Gambina
as Mike
Bill Baldwin
as Fight Announcer
Al Silvani
as Cut Man
George Memmoli
as Ice Rink Attendant
Jodi Letizia
as Marie
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1976
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
English
Rating
7.8 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$117M
Production Companies
Winkler Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rocky?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Rocky (1976).
What is Rocky 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 directed Rocky?▼
Rocky was directed by John G. Avildsen and released in 1976. It is a drama film.
How long is Rocky?▼
Rocky has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
Who stars in Rocky?▼
The cast of Rocky includes Sylvester Stallone as Robert 'Rocky' Balboa, Talia Shire as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino, Burt Young as Paulie Pennino, Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed, Burgess Meredith as Mickey Goldmill and more.
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