Rocky (1976): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1976 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1976, Rocky is an action, drama and liebesfilm film directed by John G. Avildsen, running about 119 minutes. “Die Chance seines Lebens” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rocky Balboa ist ein begnadeter Boxer. Doch der Weg zum Ruhm und dem großen Geld blieb ihm immer verwehrt. Als armer Geldeintreiber muss er ein schäbiges Dasein fristen. Da geschieht das Unglaubliche: Der Amateurboxer erhält die Möglichkeit, gegen den Schwergewichtsweltmeister Apollo Creed anzutreten. Was als PR-Gag geplant ist, entpuppt sich als brutaler und gnadenloser Kampf, denn der ehrgeizige Rocky will sich die Chance seines Lebens von niemandem nehmen lassen …
Who’s in it. Rocky stars Sylvester Stallone as Robert 'Rocky' Balboa, Talia Shire as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino, Burt Young as Paulie Pennino and Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Rocky has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $225.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rocky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rocky tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Rocky (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rocky change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rocky worth watching?
- Rocky holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and liebesfilm. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rocky?
- Rocky stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers and Burgess Meredith.
- When was Rocky released?
- Rocky was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.