Rocky (1976)

Overview

"Rocky" is a 1976 American sports drama directed by John G. Avildsen and written by Sylvester Stallone, who also starred in the lead role. The film tells the story of Rocky Balboa, a small-time amateur boxer and debt collector from Philadelphia, who gets an unexpected chance to fight for the world heavyweight championship against Apollo Creed. While training with the tough coach Mickey Goldmill, Rocky develops a relationship with Adrian, the sister of his friend Paulie. The film became the highest-grossing of 1976, received ten Academy Award nominations, and won three, including Best Picture.

Franchise chronology

• "Rocky" (1976) — the first film in the series, in which Rocky Balboa gets a chance at a championship fight.
• "Rocky II" (1979) — a sequel where Rocky faces Apollo Creed again.
• "Rocky III" (1982) — Rocky faces a new opponent, Clubber Lang.
• "Rocky IV" (1985) — Rocky fights the Soviet boxer Ivan Drago.
• "Rocky V" (1990) — Rocky returns to a humble life and trains a young boxer.
• "Rocky Balboa" (2006) — Rocky enters the ring for the last time.
• "Creed" (2015) — a spin-off about Adonis Creed, Apollo's son, who is trained by Rocky.
• "Creed II" (2018) — Adonis faces the son of Ivan Drago.
• "Creed III" (2023) — Adonis defends his title against a childhood friend.