Rocky Returns to Big Screen
The iconic film Rocky is set to be screened at Vue Cinema Thanet - Westwood Cross, Cross, on Thursday, 5 November 2026, in a 50th-anniversary celebration. This classic underdog story has captivated audiences for decades, and its return to the big screen is highly anticipated.
Dir: John G. Avildsen
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith, Thayer David, Joe Spinell, Jimmy Gambina
120 mins · 1976 · United States of America · Cert PG · English, Italian, Spanish
IMDb 8.1/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 70/100 · TMDB 7.8/10 · Trakt 80%
Awards: Won 3 Oscars. 23 wins & 23 nominations total
The story of Rocky Balboa, a small-time boxer who gets a rare chance to fight the heavyweight champion of the world, is one of determination and self-respect. What kind of film is Rocky? Rocky is a drama film directed by John G. Avildsen, written by Sylvester Stallone, and starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Carl Weathers, Burt Young, and Burgess Meredith, with a runtime of 120 minutes and a certificate of PG.
Who made the film? The film was made by a team including director John G. Avildsen and writer Sylvester Stallone, with a cast that includes Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Carl Weathers, Burt Young, and Burgess Meredith.
How was the film received? The film received widespread critical acclaim, with scores of 8.1/10 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70/100 on Metacritic, 7.8/10 on TMDB, and 80% on Trakt, and won three Oscars, with a total of 23 wins and 23 nominations, and was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry. Tickets or details for the screening are available with the button beside this article.
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What viewers say
Zelos7
A beautiful, touching and personal story of an underdog. An all time classic.
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SkinnyFilmBuff · 8/10
Up until this week there was a Sylvester Stallone sized gap in my viewing history, as I somehow had never seen the triple Oscar winning (with 7 more nominations) film that rocketed him to stardom. I finally sought this out because I saw an interview Stallone did on BBC back in 1977. In the interview, he described his background and motivations. He was well spoken and as an aspiring screenwriter, I found it incredibly relatable and inspiring. So,…
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ahmed365 · 9/10
Success is not about winning, it is about standing up after every time you fail and to never quit!!
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Nox Anexayi · 8/10
I watched this as a kid and over time I pretty much forgot how it went. Apart from popular culture references in other media, I pretty much went in not knowing anything. And I'm surprised how much heart is in this film. What a great character Rocky is. Sure some things won't go over well in movies nowadays but he's a product of his time and environment. He had every chance to become nothing more than a thug but he kept dreaming. Even when people…
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jarvis-8243417 · 8/10
The original Rocky is iconic, and launched one of the most influential cinema franchises. Yet, this first installment is far subdued from what Rocky would become; delivering a smart edgy drama. It’s a quintessential populist story: down-and-out “everyman” Rocky Balboa gets a shot to go the distance with world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed in the Bicentennial Super Battle fight on New Year’s Day. Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, and Burgess…
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waltmellow · 10/10
Muito bom! Nunca pensei que fosse gostar tanto de um filme sobre boxe.
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PorterUk · 9/10
This film has to have been watched by almost everyone in the world at this point... Reviewing it as part of the (so far and presumably closed) 8 installations of the Rocky/Creed saga. What stands out? - It is a real drama and love story. The boxing is merely a vehicle to show the tough, luckless lives that these very nuanced individuals live. - Stallone plays Rocky not as a moron and a slow thinker but as an uneducated guy who has street smarts,…
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rickay · 9/10
This is The Godfather of sports movies. I loved it as a kid and it still holds up. Just a great story.
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