Rocky IV

Name: Rocky IV
Director: Sylvester Stallone
Genre: Drama
Released: 1985-01-01
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Carl Weathers, Talia Shire, Burt Young

1985Dir. Sylvester Stallone1h 31m

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Runtime1h 31m

Released1985

Budget$31M

Box office$300.5M

DirectorSylvester Stallone

About This Movie

Rocky IV is a blend of drama and Cold War tensions, with Stallone directing and starring as our familiar underdog. The film dives into themes of perseverance against a backdrop of international rivalry. The training scenes, set in the Russian wilderness, are rugged and raw, showcasing Stallone’s commitment to practical effects over CGI. Drago, played by Dolph Lundgren, is a menacing presence, embodying the physicality of the era while contrasting with Rocky’s everyman charm. The pacing is relentless, a mix of training montages and fight sequences that feel both personal and grandiose. You can feel the heavy stakes as Rocky steps into that ring, not just for himself, but for a whole nation. It’s a curious mix of patriotism and personal growth.

Released November 27, 1985, in the US.Filmed in various locations including Siberia and Los Angeles.Features a memorable soundtrack with iconic tracks.Drago's training scenes highlight practical effects over CGI.