---
title: "Rocky"
year: 1976
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/rocky-1976"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1366
imdb_id: "tt0075148"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 8716
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Rocky (1976) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/rocky-1976

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Rocky is a 1976 American sports drama film. The film is directed by John G. Avildsen and written by and starring Sylvester Stallone. It is about a small-time Philadelphia boxer, Rocky Balboa, who seems to be going nowhere. However, when a stroke of fate puts him in the ring with a world heavyweight champion, Rocky sees it as his one shot at the big time. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him to go the distance and come out a winner. The film is a rags-to-riches story about the American Dream. It is a drama film that explores the life of a small-time boxer who gets a chance to fight a world heavyweight champion. The film is rated PG and was released in the US on December 3, 1976. It is a story about perseverance and determination, as Rocky Balboa tries to make the most of his unexpected opportunity.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A struggling club fighter receives a life-changing opportunity to compete against a world heavyweight champion."

### Why Watch
- compelling underdog story
- focus on personal growth

### Caveats & Content Note
- slow-paced character development
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains scenes of boxing violence.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: inspirational, gritty, determined, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC, MGM Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Starz Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Stan, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John G. Avildsen
- **Networks / Studios**: Winkler Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sylvester Stallone** as *Robert 'Rocky' Balboa*
- **Talia Shire** as *Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino*
- **Burt Young** as *Paulie Pennino*
- **Carl Weathers** as *Apollo Creed*
- **Burgess Meredith** as *Mickey Goldmill*
- **Thayer David** as *George 'Miles' Jergens*
- **Joe Spinell** as *Tony Gazzo*
- **Jimmy Gambina** as *Mike*
- **Bill Baldwin** as *Fight Announcer*
- **Al Silvani** as *Cut Man*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is a Philadelphia club fighter named Rocky Balboa.

### Q: What is the premise of the film?
A club fighter gets a chance to fight a world heavyweight champion.

### Q: Is this a sports movie?
Yes, the film centers on a boxing match.

### Q: What is the setting?
The story takes place in Philadelphia.

### Q: Is this a true story?
The synopsis describes a fictional narrative about a club fighter.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Rocky — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1366)
- [Rocky - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky)
- [Rocky (1976) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075148)
- [Rocky Balboa 1976 - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXB3DvJsCtA)
- [Rocky (1976) - Movie | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/rocky/4998/main/)
- [Watch Rocky | Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/915927)

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