Rocky II (1979)

Rocky II (1979)
Directed by: Sylvester Stallone
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Carl Weathers, Burt Young, Burgess Meredith
Genre: Sports Drama / Boxing
Streaming on: Often available on Prime Video, Apple TV, Netflix (availability may vary)


Picking up right after the events of the first film, Rocky II follows underdog boxer Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) as he tries to leave the ring behind and build a life with his new wife, Adrian (Talia Shire). But financial struggles, pride, and the taunts of Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) pull him back into the spotlight for a rematch that will test his heart and resolve.
This sequel deepens Rocky’s emotional journey while building toward one of the most satisfying climaxes in sports movie history.












Rocky II is a powerful continuation of the ultimate underdog story. It combines grit, romance, and triumph in a way that feels genuine and uplifting. Stallone doubles down on emotion and character while still delivering the big fight moment fans crave.