# Rocky II (1979)

> A newly famous boxer must choose between ordinary domestic security and one more chance to prove himself in the ring.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/907

## Facts

- Runtime: 119 min
- Genres: Drama, Action
- Director: Sylvester Stallone
- Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith, Tony Burton, Joe Spinell, Leonard Gaines
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079817/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: sincere, motivational, romantic, sports movie night, motivational viewing

## Synopsis

A champion's journey continues as he faces the ultimate challenge: himself.

## Movies like Rocky II

- [Rocky V (1990)](https://ember.film/movie/915)
- [Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956)](https://ember.film/movie/17012)
- [Raging Bull (1980)](https://ember.film/movie/1034)
- [Creed II (2018)](https://ember.film/movie/248540)
- [The Fighter (2010)](https://ember.film/movie/29946)
- [Rocky IV (1985)](https://ember.film/movie/914)
- [Cinderella Man (2005)](https://ember.film/movie/764)
- [Paradise Alley (1978)](https://ember.film/movie/14078)
- [Rocky Balboa (2006)](https://ember.film/movie/863)
- [Creed (2015)](https://ember.film/movie/194098)

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