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Rocky

1976·Movie
2h 0min·PG

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Stunning style, high energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Uplifting and cathartic

  • Hopefulness10
  • Catharsis10
  • Nostalgia9

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Sports, everyday modern life, and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

  • Acting10
  • Direction9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout score, editing, and cinematography

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality10
  • Editing9

Who it's for

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About

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!
Underdog Sports DramaIconic Motivational CinemaGritty Philadelphia RealismRomantic PartnershipCultural PhenomenonEmotional CatharsisBoxing Technique & SpiritWorking Class Hero

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Questions about Rocky

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rocky legally?

Rocky is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, Philo, and AMC+ 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 worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rocky rated?

PGViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Rocky?

2 h 0 min

Rocky runs 2 h 0 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rocky?

Critics82
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 82 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Rocky much the same way.

Was Rocky a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$117 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $117 million worldwide, 117.3 times its budget.

What language is Rocky in?

EnglishItalianSpanish

It was made in English, with some Italian, Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Rocky?

95AEALAOARATAUAZBABEBFBGBHBOBR+81

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rocky in 95 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Rocky use?

Bring ItAll There in the ScriptCalling the Old Man OutHigh-Class Call GirlLonely Piano PieceVictorious LoserOh, Crap!Second Place Is for WinnersHypocritical HumorCan't Catch UpFallen-on-Hard-Times JobLamenting Wasted Potentialand 56 more

TV Tropes lists 68 storytelling tropes for Rocky, including Bring It, All There in the Script, Calling the Old Man Out.