# Creed II (2018)

> A heavyweight champion must overcome inherited trauma and personal doubt when the son of his father’s killer challenges his place in the ring.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/248540

## Facts

- Runtime: 130 min
- Genres: Drama, Action
- Director: Steven Caple Jr.
- Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Wood Harris, Russell Hornsby, Phylicia Rashād, Dolph Lundgren, Florian Munteanu
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6343314/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: intense, reflective, inspirational, motivational movie night, sports movie marathon

## Synopsis

A young champion faces his greatest challenge yet, both in and out of the ring.

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