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Rocky
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by John G. Avildsen. With Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young.
7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Rocky Balboa is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going nowhere. But when a stroke of fate puts him in the ring with a world heavyweight champion, Rocky knows that it's his one shot at the big time — a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go the distance and come out a winner!
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7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTRocky Balboa is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going nowhere. But when a stroke of fate puts him in the ring with a world heavyweight champion, Rocky know…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Rocky.
MoviHero lists December 3, 1976 as the release date for Rocky. John G. Avildsen is the listed director. The listed cast includes Sylvester Stallone as Robert 'Rocky' Balboa, Talia Shire as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino, Burt Young as Paulie Pennino, Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 3, 1976
GenresDrama
Runtime2h
DirectorJohn G. Avildsen
CastSylvester Stallone as Robert 'Rocky' Balboa, Talia Shire as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino, Burt Young as Paulie Pennino, Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Rocky right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Rocky runs 2h. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.8/10 from 9,059 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Rocky
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Viewer reaction
“This was the ultimate Rocky story wasn't it?”
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“Sylvester Stallone is "Rocky", an enforcer for a small-time Philadelphia mobster who works out in Burgess Meredith's gym ("Mickey's") and is keen on the sister…”
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“Rocky is an inspiring story about an ordinary man who takes advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherRobert 'Rocky' BalboaRobert 'Rocky' Balboa in Rocky (1976), played by Sylvester Stallone.Open character guide otherAdrianna 'Adrian' PenninoAdrianna 'Adrian' Pennino in Rocky (1976), played by Talia Shire.Open character guide otherPaulie PenninoPaulie Pennino in Rocky (1976), played by Burt Young.Open character guide
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