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Rocky

7.819762h PGMovieDrama

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!

DirectorJohn G. Avildsen
WriterSylvester Stallone
ProducersRobert Chartoff·Irwin Winkler

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Cast · Directed by John G. Avildsen

SSSylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone
Robert 'Rocky' Balboa
TSTalia Shire
Talia Shire
Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
BYBurt Young
Burt Young
Paulie Pennino
CWCarl Weathers
Carl Weathers
Apollo Creed
BMBurgess Meredith
Burgess Meredith
Mickey Goldmill
TDThayer David
Thayer David
George 'Miles' Jergens
JSJoe Spinell
Joe Spinell
Tony Gazzo
JGJimmy Gambina
Jimmy Gambina
Mike
BBBill Baldwin
Bill Baldwin
Fight Announcer
ASAl Silvani
Al Silvani
Cut Man
GMGeorge Memmoli
George Memmoli
Ice Rink Attendant
JL
Jodi Letizia
Marie

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Rocky — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rocky?

Rocky isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Rocky on Netflix?

No, Rocky is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is Rocky on Amazon Prime Video?

Rocky isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Rocky for free?

Rocky isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is there a sequel to Rocky?

Yes — Rocky is followed by Rocky II (1979) in the Rocky Collection.

Is there a prequel to Rocky?

Rocky is the first film in the Rocky Collection.

Is Rocky part of a trilogy?

No — Rocky is part of the Rocky Collection, which has 6 films.

How many movies are in the Rocky Collection?

There are 6 films in the Rocky Collection: Rocky (1976), Rocky II (1979), Rocky III (1982), Rocky IV (1985), Rocky V (1990) and Rocky Balboa (2006).