Rocky V
Seen it?1990 | 104 min | Drama, Action
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (33% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 Rocky or Creed, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
A lifetime of taking shots has ended Rocky’s career, and a crooked accountant has left him broke. Inspired by the memory of his trainer, however, Rocky finds glory in training and takes on an up-and-coming boxer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
33% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
0 wins and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$120 million worldwide on a $42 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John G. Avildsen
- Sylvester StalloneRobert 'Rocky' Balboa
- Talia ShireAdrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
- Burt YoungPaulie Pennino
- Richard GantGeorge Washington Duke
- Tommy MorrisonTommy 'Machine' Gunn
- Sage StalloneRobert 'Rocky' Balboa Jr.
- Burgess MeredithMickey Goldmill
- Tony BurtonTony 'Duke' Evers
- Jimmy GambinaJimmy
- Delia SheppardKaren