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10 Best Movies Like Rocky III

If you loved Rocky III, 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 III 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
Rocky II

Rocky II

1979★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rocky III 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...

#3
Fat City

Fat City

1972★ 7.1

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

Two men, working as professional boxers, come to blows when their careers each begin to take opposite momentum....

#4
Cinderella Man

Cinderella Man

2005★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rocky III 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....

#5
Creed

Creed

2015★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rocky III 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....

#6
The Set-Up

The Set-Up

1949★ 7.3

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

Expecting the usual loss, a boxing manager takes bribes from a betting gangster without telling his fighter....

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