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Rocky III

1982·Movie
1h 40min·PG
66
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Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Violence9
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Sports and everyday modern life

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

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

The greatest challenge.

Following Rocky Balboa's intense battle with his most powerful adversary yet – the ferocious Clubber Lang – Rocky joins forces with former rival Apollo Creed in an effort to get back his fighting spirit.
Sports DramaBoxingActionUnderdog StoryInspirational80s NostalgiaTraining MontageFriendship

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Questions about Rocky III

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Where can I stream Rocky III legally?

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

Is Rocky III worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rocky III rated?

PGViolence

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

How long is Rocky III?

1 h 40 min

Rocky III runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rocky III?

Critics62
Audiences73

Not quite. Audiences rate Rocky III higher (73) than critics (62). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Rocky III a box office hit?

Budget$17 million
Box office$125 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $17 million to make and earned $125 million worldwide, 7.4 times its budget.

What language is Rocky III in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Rocky III?

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

What tropes does Rocky III use?

Bullying a DragonJerkass Has a PointHated by AllMs. FanserviceTrash TalkBig BadMean Character, Nice ActorExact WordsBadass BoastGraceful LoserHidden DepthsNothing Personaland 95 more

TV Tropes lists 107 storytelling tropes for Rocky III, including Bullying a Dragon, Jerkass Has a Point, Hated by All.