Rocky Marciano (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1999, Rocky Marciano is a drama and tv movie film directed by Charles Winkler, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Step into the ring with one of America's greatest legends...and stand a couple of rounds with greatness! "Pulling no punches" (LA Daily News), Jon Favreau (Swingers) and OscarÂ(r) winner* George C. Scott give TKO performances in this outstanding biography of the only undefeated world heavyweight champion in the history of boxing! In the small blue-collar town of Brockton, Massachusetts, young Rocky Marciano (Favreau) turns to the ring as his ticket out. Training twice as hard and twice as long as anyone else, he pounds his way to victory and his reputation quickly spreads as "the guy to beat." But behind the gloves Rocky is unhappy with his gift and he's thinking of retiring. So, with the fate of his career hanging in the balance, he finds a way to unleash his thunder againthis time against his biggest hero: Joe Louis!
Who’s in it. Rocky Marciano stars Jon Favreau as Rocky Marciano, Penelope Ann Miller as Barbara Cousins, Judd Hirsch as Al Weill and Tony Lo Bianco as Frankie Carbo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Rocky Marciano has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rocky Marciano page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rocky Marciano tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rocky Marciano (1999)?
- In US, Rocky Marciano is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rocky Marciano worth watching?
- Rocky Marciano holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rocky Marciano?
- Rocky Marciano stars Jon Favreau, Penelope Ann Miller, Judd Hirsch, Tony Lo Bianco and Duane Davis.
- When was Rocky Marciano released?
- Rocky Marciano was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.