In Russia, he fought the greatest fight of his life. Now...where does a champion go when he takes off the gloves?
Drama
A lifetime of taking shots has ended Rocky’s career, and a crooked accountant has left him broke. Inspired by the memory of his trainer, however, Rocky finds glory in training and takes on an up-and-coming boxer.
Release Date
November 16, 1990
Runtime
1h 44m
Rating
5.8/10 (3451 votes)
Director: John G. Avildsen
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Richard Gant, Tommy Morrison, Sage Stallone, Burgess Meredith, Tony Burton
From II to III they changed the emphasis away from Rocky's family and friends and the characters and moved it into straight boxing, but it was still inspirational, it was still fun.
Here I don't know what they did. It was like they changed the focus back on the characters but somehow butchered it in the process. The result was just horrible.
It wasn't the lack of Rocky fighting or the fact t...
January 12, 2023
Nathan - 6/10
At the heart of Rocky V, there is a really intimate story about living in the past and being blinded to your present, but unfortunately that gets muddled with its somewhat convoluted screenplay.
The decision to take away Rocky’s wealth with a cheap plot device is one that was not needed. Rocky has already hit rock bottom in his life, and ripping away all of his accomplishments makes his story f...
March 3, 2023
Rocky V
In Russia, he fought the greatest fight of his life. Now...where does a champion go when he takes off the gloves?
A lifetime of taking shots has ended Rocky’s career, and a crooked accountant has left him broke. Inspired by the memory of his trainer, however, Rocky finds glory in training and takes on an up-and-coming boxer.
In Russia, he fought the greatest fight of his life. Now...where does a champion go when he takes off the gloves?
A lifetime of taking shots has ended Rocky’s career, and a crooked accountant has left him broke. Inspired by the memory of his trainer, however, Rocky finds glory in training and takes on an up-and-coming boxer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky V about?▾
A lifetime of taking shots has ended Rocky’s career, and a crooked accountant has left him broke. Inspired by the memory of his trainer, however, Rocky finds glory in training and takes on an up-and-c…
How long is Rocky V?▾
1h 44m
When was Rocky V released?▾
November 16, 1990
Who directed Rocky V?▾
John G. Avildsen
Who stars in Rocky V?▾
Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young
What genre is Rocky V?▾
Drama
What is Rocky V rated?▾
PG-13
Is Rocky V available to stream?▾
Yes, on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel