Creed
A gifted young boxer seeks legitimacy beyond his father’s legendary name with help from the aging champion who knew him best.
Overview
A young boxer fights to prove himself under the shadow of his legendary father.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- inspirational
- intimate
- kinetic
- sports movie night
- motivational viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as an emotionally powerful and kinetic continuation of the Rocky tradition that gives the franchise a compelling new protagonist.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Adonis Johnson follows the path of his deceased father Apollo Creed while the film continues the Rocky franchise through a new generation.
Retired champion Rocky Balboa trains Adonis and reconnects with the legacy of his former friend Apollo Creed.
Adonis uses boxing to establish an identity independent of his famous father's reputation and prove himself as a fighter.
The film extends the Rocky saga with Adonis as its lead while retaining Rocky's mentorship and classic boxing-drama framework.
Films like Creed, and why
Rocky
shared underdog sports drama structure, mentor relationship, boxing-centered ambition, and uplifting emotional payoff
The Fighter
shared boxing-film intensity, family legacy themes, interracial relationships, and determined outsider protagonist
Million Dollar Baby
shared mentor drama, athletic ambition, personal sacrifice, and emotionally cathartic competition
Southpaw
shared sports training narrative, father figure mentorship, working-class struggle, and inspirational tone
Movie Details
- Director
- Ryan Coogler
- Release Date
- 2015-11-25
- Runtime
- 133 min
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 (8143)
Cast
- Michael B. Jordan
- Sylvester Stallone
- Tessa Thompson
- Phylicia Rashād
- Andre Ward
- Tony Bellew
- Ritchie Coster
- Jacob 'Stitch' Duran
- Graham McTavish
- Malik Bazille
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Hulu, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Creed about?
- A gifted young boxer seeks legitimacy beyond his father’s legendary name with help from the aging champion who knew him best.
- What is Creed like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Creed as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Creed violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Creed as moderate.
- What did critics think of Creed?
- Critics broadly praised the film as an emotionally powerful and kinetic continuation of the Rocky tradition that gives the franchise a compelling new protagonist.
- Which films are like Creed?
- Films with a similar feel include Rocky, The Fighter, Million Dollar Baby, and Southpaw.
- How long is Creed?
- Creed runs 133 minutes.
- Where can I watch Creed?
- In United States, Creed streams on Hulu, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.
