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7.1/10 • 4.6K

1985-11-211h 31m

Drama

He's facing the ultimate challenge. And fighting for his life.

Rocky Balboa holds the world heavyweight championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago, a six-foot-four, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union. This time, Rocky's training regimen takes him to Siberia, where he prepares for a globally televised match in the heart of Moscow. But nothing can truly prepare him for what he's about to face – a fight to the finish, in which he must defend not only himself, but also the honor of his country!

Directors
Sylvester Stallone
Writters
Sylvester Stallone
Editors
John W. Wheeler

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Sylvester Stallone

    Sylvester Stallone

    Robert "Rocky" Balboa

  2. Dolph Lundgren

    Dolph Lundgren

    Ivan Drago

  3. Carl Weathers

    Carl Weathers

    Apollo Creed

  4. Talia Shire

    Talia Shire

    Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa

  5. Burt Young

    Burt Young

    Paulie Pennino

  6. Brigitte Nielsen

    Brigitte Nielsen

    Ludmilla Vobet Drago

  7. Tony Burton

    Tony Burton

    Tony "Duke" Evers

  8. Michael Pataki

    Michael Pataki

    Nicoli Koloff

  9. Stu Nahan

    Stu Nahan

    Commentator #1

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The Movie Mob

Sep 16, 2022

7/10

The greatest Rocky movie? I think it could be. It's hard to pick a favorite Rocky movie, but Rocky IV definitely makes its case for first place. The epic showdown with Ivan Drago drips with emotion, heart, and motivation in ways the other movies can't match. Add the restless conflict between USA and Russia at the time, and it just doesn't get better. Getting the final fight perfect was so crucial that Sylvester Stallone recommended actually boxing and ended up in the hospital after getting knocked out by Dolph Lundgren. Ivan Drago is, without a doubt, the franchise's best villain. The development of Rocky and Apollo's relationship in Rocky IV is a beautiful credit to excellent writing and four movies worth of growth. The added Christmas spirit gives the film more character. If you had to watch only one Rocky, I would say pick this one, but it's only as great as it is because it stands on the shoulders of the movies that came before.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$31,000,000.00
Revenue
$300,473,716.00
Keywords
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