Rocky II_
"Once he fought for a dream. Now he's fighting for love!"
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Rakuten TV
5 countries
AMC
2 countries
U
Universal+ Amazon Channel
2 countries
YouTube TV
1 country
Philo
1 country
Joyn Plus
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Rocky II earned $85.2M worldwide on a $7.0M budget — a 1,117% return on investment.
Year context
Rocky II was released 47 years ago in 1979.
CAST (20)
Sylvester Stallone
Robert 'Rocky' Balboa
Talia Shire
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Burt Young
Paulie Pennino
Carl Weathers
Apollo Creed
Burgess Meredith
Mickey Goldmill
Tony Burton
Tony 'Duke' Evers
Joe Spinell
Tony Gazzo
Leonard Gaines
Agent
Sylvia Meals
Mary Anne Creed
Frank McRae
Meat Foreman (uncredited)
Al Silvani
Cutman (uncredited)
John Pleshette
Director (uncredited)
Stu Nahan
Announcer (uncredited)
Bill Baldwin
Commentator (uncredited)
JZ
Jerry Ziesmer
Salesman (uncredited)
Paul Micale
Father Carmine (uncredited)
Earl Montgomery
Employment Manager (uncredited)
Herb Nanas
Employment Manager (uncredited)
Stuart K. Robinson
Johnny (uncredited)
Frank Stallone Jr.
Singer (uncredited)
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$7.0M
Budget
$85.2M
Revenue
+1117%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
119 min (1h 59m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.3/10 (4,694 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$7,000,000
Box Office
$85,187,855
Profit
+$78,187,855
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Rocky II about?
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.
How long is Rocky II?
Rocky II has a runtime of 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Who directed Rocky II?
Rocky II was directed by Sylvester Stallone.
Who stars in Rocky II?
The cast of Rocky II includes Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith.
How much did Rocky II make at the box office?
Rocky II earned $85,187,855 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $7,000,000.
What is the rating of Rocky II?
Rocky II has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 4,694 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
KEYWORDS (16)
hero
husband wife relationship
coma
transporter
love of one's life
intensive care
sports
publicity
boxer
training
world champion
victory
hospital
boxing
cheerful
powerful