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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Sylvester Stallone

Producer:

Robert Chartoff, Irwin Winkler

Writer:

Sylvester Stallone

Release Date:

May 28, 1982

Runtime:

1hr 39m

Synopsis

Rocky faces the ultimate challenge from a powerful new contender, and must turn to a former rival to help regain his throne as the undisputed fighting champion.

Cast

  • Sylvester Stallone
  • Talia Shire
  • Burt Young
  • Carl Weathers
  • Burgess Meredith
  • Tony Burton
  • Mr. T
  • Hulk Hogan
  • Ina Fried
  • Al Silvani

Letterboxd User Reviews

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  • Jan 20, 2021

    The sexual tension between Rocky and Apollo is off the scale You owe me a favour 😏😏😏

    2.7K Likes
    Sam
    Sam
    Oct 22, 2022

    “So, Sly, what’s your big idea for the third Rocky movie?” “Well I was thinking in this one…” [Stallone leans back in his chair and takes a drag of a cigarette] “…Rocky fights a really mean guy.”

    2.7K Likes
    Patrick Willems
    Patrick Willems
    Nov 5, 2013

    “You know, Stallion? It’s too bad we gotta get old.”
 “Ah, just keep punching Apollo.”

    1.4K Likes
    Matt Singer
    Matt Singer
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    Feb 28, 2023

    Rocky and Apollo being yoked out of their minds sprinting on the beach in short shorts and tank tops is transcendent American cinema

    1.3K Likes
    Sydney🚀
    Sydney🚀
    Jan 17, 2021

    Can you imagine the baby oil budget for this film?

    1.2K Likes
    Josh Simpson
    Josh Simpson
    Apr 28, 2018

    I find it difficult to express how much I LOVE this film!! Is it better than the original? Probably not. Is it emotionally manipulative? Yep. Is it the most re-watchable instalment of the Rocky franchise? Definitely. Is Clubber Lang one of the best bad guys in cinema…

    1.2K Likes
    Boof65
    Boof65
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    Mar 6, 2023

    Stallone writing “eye of the tiger” in the script for the hundredth time ✍️🔥

    1.0K Likes
    Bryan Espitia
    Bryan Espitia
    Apr 17, 2019

    Get yourself a friend like Apollo who will train with you on the beach wearing minimal clothing during a montage.

    846 Likes
    adambolt
    adambolt
    Jan 8, 2023

    You fight great, but I’m a great fighter.  Still wish we got more time dedicated to Clubber, but honestly, the Apollo x Rocky relationship is why this movie rules.

    673 Likes
    Joe A
    Joe A
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Top Reviews
  • Robyn
    Robyn liked
    Rocky III

    Great trilogy finale !! I feel there’s less going on than Rocky II but that makes for a tighter, faster paced movie. It feels so right for Apollo to train Rocky against a bad new foe. Those two are such great rivals Paulie still sucks, but he gets knocked around a bit this time 😃

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    Andrikk0s
    Andrikk0s loved
    Rocky III

    This definitely is one of the best and favorites -Eye of the tiger is the thrill of the fight. Rising up to the challenge of our rival. And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night. And he’s watching us all with the eye… of the tiger

    1 🔥 1 3Y
    Daniel Schaal
    Daniel Schaal loved
    Rocky III

    God i love this movie! You get so many fights and training montages and you just gotta love it all! Plus, that soundtrack! Learn from me, do not watch this at night, you will not be able to sleep cause you'll be too pumped! 9.5/10

    2 1Y
  • John Doe
    John Doe loved
    Rocky III

    My favorite film of the Rocky franchise. I enjoyed seeing a different side of Apollo, as he worked with Rocky. The two really make an unstoppable team. This movie is a must watch!

    🔥 1 2Y
    Sabrina Bondi
    Sabrina Bondi loved
    Rocky III

    In Rocky III, Rocky Balboa achieves a peace and contentment with both his strengths and weaknesses that he hasn't shown before. He's still growing.

    🔥 1 3Y
    Will Frong
    Will Frong loved
    Rocky III

    Awesome. They did a great job making Clubber Lang unlikeable because it made Rocky’s win feel so much better.

    1 2Y
  • KingVonSchweetz
    KingVonSchweetz is "meh" on
    Rocky III

    Just ok. Quote: love ya kid Character: Apollo Creed Moment: Micks death Rating: 5/10

    1 3Y
    Isla
    Isla liked
    Rocky III

    Leads up to 4 so pretty good

    🥱 1 2Y
    Andrew Gooder
    Andrew Gooder loved
    Rocky III

    While I did like the bigger story they told in Rocky 1 and 2, this one still managed to be a decent watch complete with some awesome boxing scenes and an unhinged bad guy to top it off. Everything about it was greatly entertaining however the last two were the best. 9.7/10 for me

    2Y
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Metacritic

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It's not giving away state secrets to report that Rocky finds that success has made him fat and that to triumph again, he has to learn to be ''hungry.'' Rocky's problem is thus not that of America in the 80's but more like America in the affluent 60's and early 70's.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rocky III (1982) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is Rocky III (1982)?
The movie is 1hr 39min long.
What's Rocky III (1982) about?
Rocky faces the ultimate challenge from a powerful new contender, and must turn to a former rival to help regain his throne as the undisputed fighting champion.
Who's the cast of Rocky III (1982)?
  • Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa
  • Talia Shire as Adrian
  • Burt Young as Paulie
  • Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed
  • Burgess Meredith as Mickey Goldmill
  • Tony Burton as Duke
  • Mr. T as Clubber Lang
  • Hulk Hogan as Thunderlips
  • Ina Fried as Rocky Jr.
  • Al Silvani as Al
Who's the director behind Rocky III (1982)?
Sylvester Stallone directed Rocky III (1982).
Who produced Rocky III (1982)?
Robert Chartoff and Irwin Winkler produced Rocky III (1982).