Rocky V (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1990, Rocky V is a drama film directed by John G. Avildsen, running about 104 minutes. “Go for it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lifetime of taking shots has ended Rocky’s career, and a crooked accountant has left him broke. Inspired by the memory of his trainer, however, Rocky finds glory in training and takes on an up-and-coming boxer.
Who’s in it. Rocky V stars Sylvester Stallone as Robert 'Rocky' Balboa, Talia Shire as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa, Burt Young as Paulie Pennino and Tommy Morrison as Tommy 'Machine' Gunn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Rocky V has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $119.9M 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 V page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rocky V tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rocky V (1990)?
- In US, Rocky V 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 V worth watching?
- Rocky V holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rocky V?
- Rocky V stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Tommy Morrison and Sage Stallone.
- When was Rocky V released?
- Rocky V was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.