Rocky (1976): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Rocky is a 1976 sports drama directed by John G. Avildsen, starring Sylvester Stallone and Talia Shire. It runs 2 hours and earned $117.3 million worldwide. It won 3 Oscars, including Best Picture and Directing, and 4 awards in all. Critics gave it 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- John G. Avildsen
- Original language
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Marathi - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rocky About?
The premise of Rocky without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Rocky Balboa is a down-on-his-luck boxer living in Philadelphia. Struggling with poverty and debt, he works as a debt collector while trying to win the affection of the shy Adrian, his love interest. An unexpected opportunity arises when he's given a shot at the world heavyweight championship, providing him with a chance to change his life and prove himself.
Rocky Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- boxing
- philadelphia pennsylvania
- boxer
- famous score
- italian american
- famous line
- shyness
- self esteem
- brother sister relationship
- boxing trainer
- boxing gym
- underdog
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- lead character played by screenwriter
- training montage
- united states bicentennial
- debt collector
- dating
- punching bag
- national film registry
- urban setting
- working class
- dog
- pet shop
- mirror
- jogging
- drunkenness
- domestic violence
- character name in title
- title spoken by character
- one word title
- eating a raw egg
- first of series
- first part
- fedora
- opening action scene
- kiss
- racial slur
- bachelor
- television reporter
- publicity stunt
- boxing sport
- machismo
- ice skating rink
- self doubt
- egotism
- mentor
- profanity
- thanksgiving
- loan shark
- tv news
Rocky Cast
Sylvester Stallone leads the cast, with Talia Shire. Directed by John G. Avildsen.
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Director John G. Avildsen
More from John G. Avildsen
More films directed by John G. Avildsen, best-rated first: The Karate Kid, The Karate Kid Part II, Lean on Me and Rocky V.
Rocky Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Rocky 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
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IMDb 8.1 /10
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 8.7
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TMDB 78% User score
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Rocky Plot Summary
What happens in Rocky from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the setting where Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) is striving to make his mark in the boxing world. In November 1975, he squares off against Spider Rico, securing a knockout victory and pocketing a mere $44 for his efforts. Rocky harbors feelings for the shy and reserved Adrian (Talia Shire), who struggles with her self-confidence. To make ends meet, Rocky takes on odd jobs for a local loan shark, Gazzo, who pays him $20 each time. However, Rocky’s conscience prevents him from being ruthless, and he cannot bring himself to harm those in debt.
Full summary
The whole story of Rocky, scene by scene
Rocky Box Office
Rocky grossed $117.3 million worldwide. $117.2 million came from the US and Canada and $15,440 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$117.3M
- US & Canada
- $117.2M
- International
- $15.4K
Rocky Awards & Nominations
Rocky won 3 Oscars, including Best Picture and Directing, and 4 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Oscars 1977, with 3 wins from 9 nominations.
4 wins20 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1978 5 nominations- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Sylvester Stallone
- Nominated Best Direction – John G. Avildsen
- Nominated Best Editing
- Nominated Best Film – John G. Avildsen
- Nominated Best Screenplay – Sylvester Stallone
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Oscars 1977 3 wins · 9 nominations- Won Best Picture
- Won Directing – John G. Avildsen
- Won Film Editing
- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Sylvester Stallone
- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Burgess Meredith and Burt Young
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Golden Globes 1977 1 win · 6 nominations- Won Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Director – John G. Avildsen
- Nominated Best Original Score
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Sylvester Stallone
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Talia Shire
Rocky Trailers & Videos
29 videos: 2 trailers, 16 clips and 11 featurettes.
- Trailer Rocky ≣ 1976 ≣ Trailer
- Clip The Chance of a Lifetime
- Clip Adrian! (I Love You)
- Clip Go the Distance
How Well Do You Know Rocky?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is Rocky Balboa's profession at the start of the film?
Rocky Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Ρόκι” and “Τα Χρυσά Γάντια”.
- Also known as
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- Ρόκι
- Τα Χρυσά Γάντια
- 洛奇
- Рокки
- ロッキー
- ロッキー：1976
- Ռոքի
- Роки
- Ρόκυ: Τα χρυσά γάντια
- רוקי
- راکی
- 록키
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- Rocky: Um Lutador
- Роккі
- ร็อคกี้
- 洛基
- Rokis, როკი
- روكي
- Rocky 01
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Movies Like Rocky
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Rocky Balboa, Rocky V and Rocky II.
Rocky FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Rocky, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rocky?
Rocky runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Rocky released?
Rocky was released on December 3, 1976.
Who directed Rocky?
Rocky was directed by John G. Avildsen.
More films by John G. Avildsen Who is in the cast of Rocky?
Rocky stars Sylvester Stallone and Talia Shire.
How much did Rocky make at the box office?
Rocky grossed $117.3 million worldwide ($117.2 million domestic, $15,440 international).
How is Rocky rated?
Rocky has 8.1/10 on IMDb, 70 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.
What awards did Rocky win?
Rocky won 4 awards from 20 nominations, including Best Picture at the Oscars 1977.
Does Rocky have a post-credit scene?
No. Rocky has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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