Rocky IV (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1985, Rocky IV is a drama film directed by Sylvester Stallone, running about 91 minutes. “Get ready for the next world war.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rocky Balboa proudly holds the world heavyweight boxing championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago, a six-foot-four, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union.
Who’s in it. Rocky IV stars Sylvester Stallone as Robert "Rocky" Balboa, Talia Shire as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa, Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed and Brigitte Nielsen as Ludmilla Vobet Drago, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Rocky IV has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $300.5M 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 IV page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rocky IV tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rocky IV (1985)?
- In US, Rocky IV 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 IV worth watching?
- Rocky IV holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rocky IV?
- Rocky IV stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Carl Weathers, Brigitte Nielsen and Dolph Lundgren.
- When was Rocky IV released?
- Rocky IV was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.