Rocky III (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1982, Rocky III is an action and drama film directed by Sylvester Stallone, running about 99 minutes. “The greatest challenge.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Now the world champion, Rocky Balboa is living in luxury and only fighting opponents who pose no threat to him in the ring, until Clubber Lang challenges him to a bout. After taking a pounding from Lang, the humbled champ turns to former bitter rival Apollo Creed for a rematch with Lang.
Who’s in it. Rocky III stars Sylvester Stallone as Robert 'Rocky' Balboa, Talia Shire as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa, Burt Young as Paulie Pennino and Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Rocky III has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $270M 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 III page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rocky III 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 III (1982)?
- In US, Rocky III 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 III worth watching?
- Rocky III holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rocky III?
- Rocky III stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers and Mr. T.
- When was Rocky III released?
- Rocky III was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.