Rocky Balboa Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

In the film, Rocky has long since retired but is drawn back to the boxing ring one last time. On the way he is challenged by a powerful new champion, by personal tragedy and ultimately by himself.

Plot

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Plot

"Rocky Balboa" is the next story in the saga of Philadelphia boxer Rocky Balboa, one of Hollywood's most beloved characters.

Long since retired, and with his beloved Adrian passed away and his grown son too busy to spend time with him, Philadelphia's favorite boxer is a lonely man. Running a small restaurant in his old neighborhood, Rocky passes the time by recounting stories of his glory days to his patrons.

To keep himself busy and in shape, he decides to step back into the ring against a few small-time boxers in local gyms. When an ESPN sports show runs a simulated fight between Balboa and the current champ, Mason "The Line" Dixon, Balboa wins, prompting a resurgence of interest in his illustrious career.

Presented with the opportunity to fight one last exhibition fight, Rocky accepts the challenge, despite the protests of his friends and family. Facing a powerful champion, personal tragedy and ultimately his own doubts, Rocky steps into the ring one last time to prove that he still has the heart of a champion.

Drama Sports Sequel

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Rocky Balboa.

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  Sylvester Stallone

  Armor, Alarum

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  Milo Ventimiglia

  Land of Bad, I Can Only Imagine 2

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  Antonio Tarver

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  Burt Young

  John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs, Bottom of the 9th

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  Jim Lampley

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  Larry Merchant

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  Max Kellerman

Crew Behind the Film

The Rocky Balboa behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Sylvester Stallone last directed The Expendables and Rambo. The film's writer Sylvester Stallone last wrote Rambo: Last Blood and Creed II.

Director

Sylvester Stallone

Screenwriter

Sylvester Stallone

Producers

William Chartoff
Charles Winkler
David Winkler

Production Details

What we know about the Rocky Balboa movie production.

Production Updates for Rocky Balboa

Dec 2004

Completed

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