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Rocky II

Seen it?

1979 | 119 min | Drama, Action

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It made about 29 times its budget, audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for action fans. If you loved Creed or Creed III, start here.
The mood
Exciting.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 59 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1979: an older pace and style.

After Rocky goes the distance with champ Apollo Creed, both try to put the fight behind them and move on. Rocky settles down with Adrian but can't put his life together outside the ring, while Creed seeks a rematch to restore his reputation. Soon enough, the "Master of Disaster" and the "Italian Stallion" are set on a collision course for a climactic battle that is brutal and unforgettable.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    71% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Box office & staying powerVery strong

    $200 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 336K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sylvester Stallone

  • Sylvester StalloneRobert 'Rocky' Balboa
  • Talia ShireAdrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
  • Burt YoungPaulie Pennino
  • Carl WeathersApollo Creed
  • Burgess MeredithMickey Goldmill
  • Tony BurtonTony 'Duke' Evers
  • Joe SpinellTony Gazzo
  • Leonard GainesAgent
  • Sylvia MealsMary Anne Creed
  • Frank McRaeMeat Foreman (uncredited)