Creed

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Creed

PG-13

2015

2h 13m

Drama

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Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan) never knew his famous father, boxing champion Apollo Creed, who died before Adonis was born. However, boxing is in his blood, so he seeks out Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) and asks the retired champ to be his trainer. Rocky sees much of Apollo in Adonis, and agrees to mentor him, even as he battles an opponent deadlier than any in the ring. With Rocky's help, Adonis soon gets a title shot, but whether he has the true heart of a fighter remains to be seen.

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Critics Consensus

Creed brings the Rocky franchise off the mat for a surprisingly effective seventh round that extends the boxer's saga in interesting new directions while staying true to its classic predecessors' roots.

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Dwight Brown

National Newspaper Publishers Association

Mar 7, 2017

Sylvester Stallone gives the most compelling and truthful performance of his career.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Aug 18, 2016

4/4

Adonis and Rocky make one of the year's best cinematic pairings, their transition from strangers to acquaintances to partners to friends to something so much more absolutely exquisite.

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Max Weiss

Baltimore Magazine

Jun 12, 2016

3/4

It's a formula film, executed to near perfection. And it wields a secret weapon: our nostalgia for the original.

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Guillermo Troncoso

Screen Realm

Aug 23, 2026

4/5

There's love for the characters in every frame. Add to that an affectionately written screenplay, an impressive Jordan, and a pitch-perfect Stallone, and you've got yourself a picture that aims for a win, perseveres, and rolls the credits standing tall.

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Jonathon Wilson

Ready Steady Cut

Jun 5, 2026

4.5/5

Creed might hit a lot of the same beats as its predecessor, but it does so with its own distinct sense of timing.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Jul 18, 2025

5/5

Ryan Coogler's film successfully strives to be its own bold and rousing saga fitting of the shared connection.

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Joseph M

@Jmads06 Aug 26, 2026

A genre-defining revival of a classic that keeps the original structure and adds more emotion than the entire original franchise

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Alex L

@RT42293431 Aug 25, 2026

Pretty good I think pays homage to the original rocky series and has good character development

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Aug 22, 2026

More than just a passing of the torch, it is an emotional and technical gut punch. Ryan Coogler’s modern direction and Michael B. Jordan’s magnetic presence breathe new life into this universe, without ever losing sight of Rocky Balboa’s legacy—presented here in one of his most human and moving incarnations. A triumphant return with the soul of a classic.

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Renaldo D

@RT30888824 Aug 11, 2026

Wonderful movie, one of the best sports films.

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Arda U

@RT00588692 Jul 18, 2026

A thrilling watch for Rocky fans

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Chris S

@Janomi Jun 19, 2026

Ryan Coogler brought new life to the Rocky franchise with Creed. His direction honors the legacy of the original films while creating something modern, emotional, and capable of standing on its own. The incredible single-take boxing sequence demonstrates the energy and creativity Coogler brought to a familiar formula. Michael B. Jordan immediately establishes Adonis Creed as more than simply Apollo's son. His journey is about identity, legacy, and proving himself outside someone else's shadow. Sylvester Stallone delivers one of his strongest performances as an older, more vulnerable Rocky, and the mentor-student relationship between the two becomes the heart of the film. Tessa Thompson also adds depth and personality as Bianca. The story still follows several recognizable Rocky beats, including the underdog journey and climactic fight. However, the performances, direction, and emotional weight make Creed a worthy continuation of the franchise.

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Synopsis

Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan) never knew his famous father, boxing champion Apollo Creed, who died before Adonis was born. However, boxing is in his blood, so he seeks out Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) and asks the retired champ to be his trainer. Rocky sees much of Apollo in Adonis, and agrees to mentor him, even as he battles an opponent deadlier than any in the ring. With Rocky's help, Adonis soon gets a title shot, but whether he has the true heart of a fighter remains to be seen.

Director: Ryan Coogler
Producer: Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff, Charles Winkler, William Chartoff, David Winkler, Kevin King Templeton, Sylvester Stallone
Screenwriter: Ryan Coogler, Aaron Covington
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Chartoff Winkler
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sensuality|Language|Violence)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 25, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 21, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $109.7M
Runtime: 2h 13m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, Datasat
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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