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Rocky IV

1985·Movie
1h 31min·PG-13
IMDb6.9Metacritic407.3Rotten Tomatoes38%82%

Where to watch

Paramount+PhiloAMC+AMC

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Uplifting and cathartic

  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis9
  • Pathos7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Sports

  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

He's facing the ultimate challenge. And fighting for his life.

Rocky Balboa holds the world heavyweight championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago, a six-foot-four, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union. This time, Rocky's training regimen takes him to Siberia, where he prepares for a globally televised match in the heart of Moscow. But nothing can truly prepare him for what he's about to face – a fight to the finish, in which he must defend not only himself, but also the honor of his country!
Inspirational Sports DramaCold War RivalryUnderdog StoryPatrioticIconic Training MontageTriumphantNostalgicOver-the-Top Action

Crew

Directed by:
Sylvester Stallone, Duncan Henderson, Julie Pitkanen
Written by:
Sylvester Stallone
Produced by:
Barbara Harris, Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff
Composed by:
Kenny Loggins, Aaron Rochin, Victoria Martin

Sequels and Prequels

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Poster for Rocky IV

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Questions about Rocky IV

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rocky IV legally?

Paramount+PhiloAMC+AMC

Rocky IV 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 IV worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rocky IV rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Rocky IV?

1 h 31 min

Rocky IV runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rocky IV?

Critics39
Audiences75

Not quite. Audiences rate Rocky IV higher (75) than critics (39). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Rocky IV a box office hit?

Budget$31 million
Box office$300 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $31 million to make and earned $300 million worldwide, 9.7 times its budget.

What language is Rocky IV in?

EnglishRussian

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

In how many countries can I watch Rocky IV?

88AEALARATAUBABEBGBHBOBRBYBZCA+74

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rocky IV in 88 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Rocky IV use?

Loved Ones MontageVictory by EnduranceBadass BoastProduct PlacementRevengeLightning BruiserStrawman PoliticalEvil Is PettyClifftop CaterwaulingDenser and WackierMood WhiplashAs Long as It Sounds Foreignand 91 more

TV Tropes lists 103 storytelling tropes for Rocky IV, including Loved Ones Montage, Victory by Endurance, Badass Boast.