Rocky IV

Name: Rocky IV
Genre: Drama, Action
Released: 1985-11-21
Duration: 1 h 31 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Carl Weathers, Talia Shire, Burt Young

1985·Movie·PG-13·91 min·★ 7.1(4,977)

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“He's facing the ultimate challenge. And fighting for his life.”

Rocky Balboa holds the world heavyweight championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago, a six-foot-four, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union. This time, Rocky's training regimen takes him to Siberia, where he prepares for a globally televised match in the heart of Moscow. But nothing can truly prepare him for what he's about to face – a fight to the finish, in which he must defend not only himself, but also the honor of his country!

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Where to watch Rocky IV in United States

Can I watch Rocky IV in United States? Yes — you can stream Rocky IV in United States on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and Philo, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Where is Rocky IV streaming around the world?

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France	Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD
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Brazil	—	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
Japan	Hulu, U-NEXT	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Rocky IV

Rocky IV is a 1985 English-language drama and action film directed by Sylvester Stallone. The cast is led by Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Carl Weathers. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 5000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo.

Rocky IV was produced by United Artists, Chartoff Productions, and Winkler Films and made in United States of America. It was released on November 21, 1985, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $31 million, it went on to gross $300 million worldwide.

Director: Sylvester Stallone
Writers: Sylvester Stallone
Release date: November 21, 1985
OTT release: November 12, 2021
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $31 million
Box office: $300 million
Production: United Artists, Chartoff Productions, Winkler Films

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Rocky IV cast & crew

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

The cast features Sylvester Stallone as Robert "Rocky" Balboa, Dolph Lundgren as Ivan Drago, Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed, Talia Shire as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa, Burt Young as Paulie Pennino, and Brigitte Nielsen as Ludmilla Vobet Drago.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Vince DiCola, cinematography is by Wilmer Butler, and it was produced by Robert Chartoff and Irwin Winkler.

Is Rocky IV worth watching?

Rocky IV holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 4,977 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama and action, Rocky IV is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Rocky IV

In United States, you can stream Rocky IV on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on November 12, 2021.

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