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7.3
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Bruce Larsen
rated 8

My favourite of the franchise. Rocky brings the belt home.

1 year ago

Cast & Crew

Sylvester Stallone
As Robert 'Rocky' Balboa
Burgess Meredith
As Mickey Goldmill
Burt Young
As Paulie Pennino
Talia Shire
As Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Rutanya Alda
As Doctor Cooper (uncredited)
Joe Spinell
As Tony Gazzo
Frank Stallone Jr.
As Singer (uncredited)

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Rocky II is a 1979 American sports drama film directed by Sylvester Stallone, who also stars in the film. The movie follows the story of Rocky Balboa, a boxer who has just fought Apollo Creed for the heavyweight championship. Despite losing the fight, Rocky becomes a celebrity and tries to live a normal life with his wife Adrian. However, Apollo challenges Rocky to a rematch, questioning whether Rocky's performance in the first fight was a fluke. Rocky initially refuses, but eventually agrees to the rematch after he is convinced by Apollo's persistence and his own desire to prove himself. The film follows Rocky's training and preparation for the rematch, as well as the personal struggles he faces along the way. The movie also stars Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, and Burgess Meredith.

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You can stream Rocky II on: Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home

What movies are similar to Rocky II? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Rocky II include Rocky III, The Jesse Owens Story, Our Winning Season, Barry Lyndon, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Amadeus.

When was Rocky II released in theaters? Toggle content

Rocky II was released in theaters on June 15, 1979.