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Rocky Balboa

2006·Movie
1h 42min·PG
IMDb7.1Metacritic637.7Rotten Tomatoes78%77%

Where to watch

Paramount+PhiloAMC+YouTube TV

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Rocky Balboa fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

It ain't over 'til it's over.

When he loses a highly publicized virtual boxing match to ex-champ Rocky Balboa, reigning heavyweight titleholder Mason Dixon retaliates by challenging the Italian Stallion to a 10-round exhibition bout. To the surprise of his son and friends, Rocky agrees to come out of retirement and face an opponent who's faster, stronger and thirty years his junior. Rocky takes on Dixon in what will become the greatest fight in boxing history!
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Crew

Directed by:
Sylvester Stallone, Charles Winkler, Marion Tumen
Written by:
Sylvester Stallone, Sylvester Stallone
Produced by:
Barbara Harris, Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff
Composed by:
Bill Conti, Anthony J. Ciccolini III, Howard London

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Rocky Balboa

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Where can I stream Rocky Balboa legally?

Paramount+PhiloAMC+YouTube TV

Rocky Balboa is included with a subscription to Paramount+, Philo, AMC+, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rocky Balboa worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rocky Balboa rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Rocky Balboa?

1 h 42 min

Rocky Balboa runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rocky Balboa?

Critics71
Audiences75

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 75 out of 100, so both groups see Rocky Balboa much the same way.

Was Rocky Balboa a box office hit?

Budget$24 million
Box office$156 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $24 million to make and earned $156 million worldwide, 6.5 times its budget.

What language is Rocky Balboa in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Rocky Balboa?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rocky Balboa in 89 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Rocky Balboa use?

Continuity NodBrutal HonestyChanging of the GuardDude, Where's My Respect?Oh, Crap!Pummel DuelDented IronDare to Be BadassSoundtrack DissonancePunny NameEarn Your Happy EndingThe Lost Lenoreand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 storytelling tropes for Rocky Balboa, including Continuity Nod, Brutal Honesty, Changing of the Guard.