Rocky II

Name: Rocky II
Genre: Drama
Released: 1979-06-15
Duration: 1 h 59 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith

1979·Movie·PG·119 min·★ 7.3(4,820)

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“Once he fought for a dream. Now he's fighting for love!”

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.

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About Rocky II

Rocky II is a 1979 English-language drama film directed by Sylvester Stallone. The cast is led by Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 4800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Rocky II was produced by United Artists and Winkler Films and made in United States of America. It was released on June 15, 1979, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $200 million worldwide.

Director: Sylvester Stallone
Writers: Sylvester Stallone
Release date: June 15, 1979
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $7 million
Box office: $200 million
Production: United Artists, Winkler Films

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Rocky II cast & crew

Rocky II was directed by Sylvester Stallone and written by Sylvester Stallone.

The cast features Sylvester Stallone as Robert 'Rocky' Balboa, Talia Shire as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa, Burt Young as Paulie Pennino, Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed, Burgess Meredith as Mickey Goldmill, and Tony Burton as Tony 'Duke' Evers.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bill Conti, cinematography is by Bill Butler, and it was produced by Robert Chartoff and Irwin Winkler.

Is Rocky II worth watching?

Rocky II holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 4,820 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, Rocky II is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Rocky II

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