**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…
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!
Top Cast
Sylvester Stallone
Robert "Rocky" Balboa
Dolph Lundgren
Ivan Drago
Carl Weathers
Apollo Creed
Talia Shire
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa
Burt Young
Paulie Pennino
Brigitte Nielsen
Ludmilla Vobet Drago
Tony Burton
Tony "Duke" Evers
Michael Pataki
Nicoli Koloff
Stu Nahan
Commentator #1
R.J. Adams
Sports Announcer
Al Bandiero
American Commentator #2
Dominic Barto
Russian Government Official
Danial Brown
Rocky Jr.'s Friend
James Brown
The Godfather of Soul
Rose Mary Campos
Maid
Jack Carpenter
KGB Driver
Reviews
I liked it and then I didn't like it and now I like it again. I have a serious love/hate relationship with this one. The hate comes from Rocky and Rocky II and a little bit, just a little from Rocky III. This was a film focused more on the fight than the Rocky story and, just like Rocky III, and, honestly, I miss the heartfelt Rocky family part of the franchise. Mickey, Creed, Adrian, Paulie, they were the…
Unfortunately, Rocky IV is the first film in the series that has disappointed me. This film had major tonal conflicts. For starters, the film is trying to have a very tragic story that motivates Rocky with the death of Apollo Creed, but at the same time has goofy scenes of a robot housewife. I did not like the ungroundedness that began to take shape here. This film also drew the least amount of emotion from me. I…
FAQ about Rocky IV
What is Rocky IV about?
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…
When was Rocky IV released?
Rocky IV was released in 1985.
What genres does Rocky IV belong to?
Rocky IV is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Rocky IV?
The cast of Rocky IV includes Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Carl Weathers, Talia Shire, Burt Young.