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10 Best Movies Like Rocky

If you loved Rocky, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Rocky Balboa

Rocky Balboa

2006★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rocky for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

When he loses a highly publicized virtual boxing match to ex-champ Rocky Balboa, reigning heavyweight titleholder Mason Dixon retaliates by challenging the Italian Stallion to a 10...

#2
Creed

Creed

2015★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rocky for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed....

#3
Rocky III

Rocky III

1982★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rocky for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Following Rocky Balboa's intense battle with his most powerful adversary yet – the ferocious Clubber Lang – Rocky joins forces with former rival Apollo Creed in an effort to get ba...

#4
Rocky II

Rocky II

1979★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rocky for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

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...

#5
Cinderella Man

Cinderella Man

2005★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rocky for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The true story of boxer Jim Braddock who, following his retirement in the 1930s, makes a surprise comeback in order to lift his family out of poverty....

#6
Fat City

Fat City

1972★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rocky for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The story of two men, a veteran boxer who is down and out, and a young man who is just starting his life and boxing career. Their fighting careers cross paths as their lives and fo...

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