Rocky IV

1985, Drama, 1h 31m

49 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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Rocky IV inflates the action to absurd heights, but it ultimately rings hollow thanks to a story that hits the same basic beats as the first three entries in the franchise. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

After reclaiming the boxing championship title, Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) plans to retire and live with his wife, Adrian (Talia Shire). However, during an exhibition match, Rocky's friend Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) is mercilessly beaten to death by hulking Russian newcomer Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren). Rocky vows payback against Drago and flies to Russia to train for a Christmas Day fight. Despite their different training methods, Rocky and Drago both wage a long and intense match.

Cast & Crew

Sylvester Stallone
Rocky Balboa
Talia Shire
Adrian
Burt Young
Paulie
Carl Weathers
Apollo Creed
Brigitte Nielsen
Ludmilla
Tony Burton
Duke
Michael Pataki
Nicoli Koloff
Dolph Lundgren
Drago
Sylvester Stallone
Director
Robert Chartoff
Producer
Irwin Winkler
Producer
James D. Brubaker
Executive Producer
Arthur Chobanian
Executive Producer
Sylvester Stallone
Writer
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Critic Reviews for Rocky IV

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