# Rocky (1976)

> A small-time Philadelphia boxer finds dignity, love, and a once-in-a-lifetime chance when he is invited to fight the heavyweight champion.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/906

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: John G. Avildsen
- Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith, Thayer David, Joe Spinell, Jimmy Gambina
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075148/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: sincere, gritty, wistful, inspirational movie night, sports movie marathon

## Synopsis

An underdog boxer gets his shot at glory in the ring, proving that determination can defy the odds.

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- [Chuck (2017)](https://ember.film/movie/244702)
- [Paradise Alley (1978)](https://ember.film/movie/14078)
- [The Champ (1979)](https://ember.film/movie/18964)
- [The Fighter (2010)](https://ember.film/movie/29946)
- [Over the Top (1987)](https://ember.film/movie/1207)
- [Any Which Way You Can (1980)](https://ember.film/movie/10337)
- [Hands of Stone (2016)](https://ember.film/movie/108593)
- [Creed II (2018)](https://ember.film/movie/248540)
- [Creed (2015)](https://ember.film/movie/194098)

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