Rocky
"His whole life was a million-to-one shot."
Originally released in 1976. Rocky is a drama film. directed by John G. Avildsen. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, and Burt Young
Synopsis
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!
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 20, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (8,374 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Box Office
$117.3M
117.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sylvester Stallone
as Robert 'Rocky' Balboa
Talia Shire
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
Burt Young
as Paulie Pennino
Carl Weathers
as Apollo Creed
Burgess Meredith
as Mickey Goldmill
Thayer David
as George 'Miles' Jergens
Joe Spinell
as Tony Gazzo
Jimmy Gambina
as Mike
Bill Baldwin
as Fight Announcer
Al Silvani
as Cut Man
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,000,000
- Revenue
- $117,253,345
Production Companies
- Winkler Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky 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 th...
Who directed Rocky?
Rocky was directed by John G. Avildsen.
How long is Rocky?
Rocky has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Rocky released?
Rocky was released on November 20, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rocky?
The main cast of Rocky includes Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith.
Is Rocky worth watching?
Rocky has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 8,374 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.