Rocky VI (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1986, Rocky VI is a comedy film directed by Aki Kaurismäki, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. Not to be confused with any of the sequels to Sylvester Stallone's classic Oscar-winning Rocky, this short film from Finnish filmmaker Aki Kaurismäki is actually meant as a parody of the late Cold War-era Rocky IV, which saw Stallone's character taking on a juiced-up Russian fighter played by Dolph Lundgren. In this 1986 send-up, Rock'y, played by Silu Seppala, goes head to head with Soviet Igor (Sakari Kuosmanen) and loses.
Who’s in it. Rocky VI stars Silu Seppälä as Rock'y, Sakari Kuosmanen as Igor, Heinäsirkka as Doris and Matti Pellonpää, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Rocky VI has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rocky VI page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rocky VI tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rocky VI (1986)?
- In US, Rocky VI is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rocky VI worth watching?
- Rocky VI holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rocky VI?
- Rocky VI stars Silu Seppälä, Sakari Kuosmanen, Heinäsirkka, Matti Pellonpää and Mato Valtonen.
- When was Rocky VI released?
- Rocky VI was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.