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73% Critic Match
Rocky II
“Once he fought for a dream. Now he's fighting for love!”
7.3 / 10• 1979• 1h 59m•PG• English
Drama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Sylvester Stallone
Robert 'Rocky' Balboa
Lead
Talia Shire
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Burt Young
Paulie Pennino
Carl Weathers
Apollo Creed
Burgess Meredith
Mickey Goldmill
Tony Burton
Tony 'Duke' Evers
Joe Spinell
Tony Gazzo
Leonard Gaines
Agent
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sylvester Stallone's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Rocky II is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
