Rocky (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1976, Rocky is an action, drama and romance film directed by John G. Avildsen, running about 119 minutes. “His whole life was a million-to-one shot.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An uneducated collector for a Philadelphia loan shark is given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fight against the world heavyweight boxing champion.
Who’s in it. Rocky stars Sylvester Stallone as Robert 'Rocky' Balboa, Talia Shire as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino, Burt Young as Paulie Pennino and Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Rocky has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $225.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rocky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rocky tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rocky (1976)?
- In US, Rocky is available to stream on Netflix, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rocky worth watching?
- Rocky holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rocky?
- Rocky stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers and Burgess Meredith.
- When was Rocky released?
- Rocky was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.