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Rocky IV

1985 · Movie · PG · 91 min · ★ 7.1 · 40% critics

Drama

A reigning heavyweight champion faces an intimidating new challenger backed by the Soviet Union, turning a boxing match into a worldwide spectacle. To prepare, he leaves home for harsh training conditions abroad, pushing himself to the limit for a high-stakes bout in Moscow that becomes about pride as much as survival.

Also known as Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago · Rocky IV: Rocky vs Drago - The Ultimate Director's Cut

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Details
Years
1985
Release date
1985-11-21
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
91 min
Critic score
40/100
TMDB rating
7.1/10 (4,816 votes)
Box office
$300,473,716
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an over-the-top, motivational sports showdown with big emotions, montages, and Cold War flavor; Not for you if you prefer grounded drama or subtlety—Creed II is a good modern companion.

Pros: high-energy fights; iconic training montages; big emotional stakes | Cons: heavy patriotism; thin story beats; goofy side elements

Themes

  • dying and death
  • friendship
  • transporter
  • sports
  • loss of loved one
  • cold war
  • soviet union
  • boxer
  • kgb
  • training
  • victory
  • matter of life and death
  • +7 more

Awards & recognition

  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Director · 1986
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst New Star · 1986
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Musical Score · 1986
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actor · 1986
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Supporting Actress · 1986
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  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst New Star · 1986 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Screenplay · 1986 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Supporting Actress · 1986 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Musical Score · 1986 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award · 1986 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actor · 1986 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Picture · 1986 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Director · 1986 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Sylvester Stallone