Rocky II

Rocky II

Once he fought for a dream. Now he's fighting for love!

Directed by Sylvester Stallone

Produced by United Artists, Winkler Films

1979119 min7.3 / 10

A earnest sports drama centered on a boxer's struggle to build a life with his wife while being drawn back into the ring for a high-stakes rematch.

After Rocky goes the distance with champ Apollo Creed, both try to put the fight behind them and move on. Rocky settles down with Adrian but can't put his life together outside the ring, while Creed seeks a rematch to restore his reputation. Soon enough, the "Master of Disaster" and the "Italian Stallion" are set on a collision course for a climactic battle that is brutal and unforgettable.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Rocky II one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 91% of films.

  • Does Rocky II end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Rocky II violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is Rocky II easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Rocky II scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Rocky II sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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86/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity92

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise88

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Rocky II, and what each one shares →

Like Rocky II

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Rocky II

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Rocky II, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Rocky II, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Rocky II, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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