The Real Rocky (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2011, The Real Rocky is a documentary film directed by Jeff Feuerzeig, running about 55 minutes. “Millions watched a movie. One man lived it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chuck Wepner is a liquor salesman from Bayonne, N.J., who drives a Cadillac with “Champ” vanity plates. A former New Jersey State Heavyweight Boxing Champion, he took abuse from Sonny Liston, got his nose broken by Muhammad Ali, and inspired Sylvester Stallone to write “Rocky” which won three Academy Awards. Wepner was left out of the “Rocky” glory, and his career took turn after strange turn as he worked to stay in the spotlight: he went on to fight Andre the Giant as “The Assassin” and boxed a 900 pound bear. Twice.
Who’s in it. The Real Rocky stars Chuck Wepner as Self, Sylvester Stallone as Self, Muhammad Ali as Self (archive footage) and George Foreman as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Real Rocky has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Real Rocky page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Real Rocky (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Real Rocky change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Real Rocky worth watching?
- The Real Rocky holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Real Rocky?
- The Real Rocky stars Chuck Wepner, Sylvester Stallone, Muhammad Ali, George Foreman and Don King.
- When was The Real Rocky released?
- The Real Rocky was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.