A gritty urban odyssey where a weary underdog finds his soul in the ring. The heavy scent of sweat and raw eggs meets a triumphant sprint up stone steps toward the Philadelphia dawn.

Rocky

"His whole life was a million-to-one shot."

20 November 1976 United States of America 120 min ⭐ 7.8 (8,339)

Director: John G. Avildsen

Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith

Drama

The American Dream and Opportunity Perseverance and Resilience Redemption and Self-Worth Love as a Catalyst for Change

Budget: $1,000,000

Box Office: $225,253,184

Rocky - Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

I was thinking, it really don't matter if I lose this fight... all I wanna do is go the distance.

— Rocky Balboa

Context:

Rocky confesses his fears and his true goal to Adrian the night before the fight.

Meaning:

This quote defines the film's philosophy. It shifts the stakes from winning a trophy to achieving a personal sense of accomplishment and proof of existence.

You're a bum, Rock. You're a bum.

— Mickey Goldmill

Context:

Mickey confronts Rocky in the gym about wasting his life as a loan shark collector.

Meaning:

A harsh assessment that serves as the catalyst for Rocky's self-reflection. It represents the external world's low expectations of him.

Yo, Adrian!

— Rocky Balboa

Context:

The final moments of the film after the bell rings and the decision is being announced.

Meaning:

A primal scream for love that drowns out the noise of the boxing world. It signifies that for Rocky, his relationship with Adrian is the only victory that truly matters.

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