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A slightly dimwitted amateur boxer from Philadelphia's tough neighborhood gets a surprise shot at fighting for the heavyweight championship, while at the same time he finds love in the arms of a shy, reclusive girl who works in the local pet store.
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Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance and Sports |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 59 min. |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG |
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| Distributors: |
United Artists Films
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B+
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BBC, Almar Haflidason
"This base of gritty and compulsive drama lends a real tension to the exciting bout that crowns this tender and moving film." more...
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A |
CNN Sports Illustrated, H.R. Coursen
"As a fantasy Rocky is fine, but the big fight is strictly Hollywood." more...
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C- |
DVD Movie Guide, Colin Jacobson
"Though the plot seems improbable, the film presents it believably and I easily bought into Rocky's story." more...
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B- |
eFilmCritic.com,
"If movies had a higher purpose, this would be it." more...
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A |
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