Rocky III

Play trailer

Rocky III

PG

1982

1h 39m

Drama

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Watchlist

Tomatometer

Popcornmeter

65%

Tomatometer

43 Reviews

74%

Popcornmeter

250,000+ Ratings

Following his crushing defeat by Clubber Lang, Rocky Balboa joins forces with Apollo Creed in an effort to regain his title.

Critics Consensus

It's noticeably subject to the law of diminishing returns, but Rocky III still has enough brawny spectacle to stand in the ring with the franchise's better entries.

Read Critics Reviews

Derek Malcolm

Guardian

11/11/2021

It would be true to say that Stallone has improved as a director, delivering a short, almost staccato movie which zips through the whole fable fast enough to prevent familiarity breeding contempt.

Go to Full Review

David Robinson

The Times (UK)

09/24/2020

Stallone is distinctly at his best when the film takes off into almost abstract montages of ;music or images, or in the nifty choreography of the fights.

Go to Full Review

Nigel Andrews

Financial Times

09/24/2020

Rocky was a right hook that hit satisfying home: Rocky II was a good follow-up left: Rocky III is a redundant flurry of fisticuffs long after the match has been won and the referee has raised the victor's arm.

Go to Full Review

Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

02/14/2024

7/10

All up I think this is probably the best of the Rocky films in visual terms, but its story is severely lacking and its depth is non-existent.

Go to Full Review

Jana Monji

Age of the Geek

03/08/2023

2/5

The Survivor song, "Eye of the Tiger," might be the best thing about this film which has Rocky going against Mr. T as Rocky's adversary.

Go to Full Review

Stephen Silver

Tilt Magazine

05/27/2022

B+

Very much a film of the ’80s. Not only did it co-star 1980s icons like Mr. T and Hulk Hogan, but it made Rocky a bit more musclebound than he’d been earlier, in line with the G.I. Joe aesthetics of the time. (40th anniversary)

Go to Full Review

Read all reviews

Vincent S

@Vin_E_At_The_Movies Apr 15

It might not be as deep as the first two Rocky movies, but it is a sequel of pure entertainment and I love it. It also has the best two fights of any of the Rocky movies. I have seen it many times and every time it is just as fresh and fun. Pure entertainment makes it one of the better sequels. Mr. T is raw perfection.

See more

John K

@WQCMI Feb 19

Campy, but watchable. I like Mr. T as the villain (Clubber Lang) because his acting is amazing. I also like Apollo being a good guy because it gives him a chance at redemption. Plus, Eye of the Tiger is a catchy song. However, some parts of the film was just very silly, but I can see why this film has its fans.

See more

Jason H

@RT50328122 Feb 8

Cheesy, and Sylvester Stallone doesn't act like Rocky in the movie. He acts like Sylvester Stallone.

See more

Jim P

@RT08384096 Jan 8

Still an interesting story. Still great entertainment!

See more

Guilherme M

@RT21202523 Nov 30

Despite using the same formula as the previous movies, Rocky III develops more the Rocky's character, diving into honor, strengh and redemption. Seeing Apollo Creed training Rocky Balboa ( and fighting him afterwards ) is the chef's kiss for the fans .

See more

Anne C

@RT54515274 Sep 27

I loved rocky 1 and 2 and 3 was pretty good films i thought

See more

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

POST RATING

Sylvester Stallone

Director

Sylvester Stallone

Rocky Balboa

Mr. T

Clubber Lang

Talia Shire

Adrian

Carl Weathers

Apollo Creed

Burt Young

Paulie

Rocky III: Official Clip - Clubber Heckles Rocky

1:59

Rocky III: Official Clip - A Wreckin' Machine

2:08

Rocky III: Official Clip - Mickey's Heart Attack

2:10

Rocky III: Official Clip - Farewell to Mickey

2:04

Rocky III: Official Clip - I'm Afraid

2:58

Rocky III: Official Clip - There Is No Tomorrow!

1:10

Rocky III: Official Clip - Getting Stronger

2:19

Rocky III: Official Clip - Rocky Beats Clubber

3:00

Rocky III: Official Clip - Knocked Out

1:44

Rocky III: Official Clip - I Pity the Fool

1:00

View more videos

Rocky

93%

69%

Rocky

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Rocky

Rocky II

70%

82%

Rocky II

Watchlist

F.I.S.T.

67%

55%

F.I.S.T.

Watchlist

The Spook Who Sat by the Door

77%

83%

The Spook Who Sat by the Door

Watchlist

Rocky Balboa

78%

77%

Rocky Balboa

Watchlist

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

The Most Satisfying Golden Globes Winners’ Reactions As Animated GIFs

Definitive Sylvester Stallone Movies

24 Stars Who Dominated the Boxing Ring

View more photos

Synopsis

Following his crushing defeat by Clubber Lang, Rocky Balboa joins forces with Apollo Creed in an effort to regain his title.

Director: Sylvester Stallone
Producer: Robert Chartoff, Irwin Winkler
Screenwriter: Sylvester Stallone
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: United Artists
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 28, 1982, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 31, 2015
Runtime: 1h 39m
Sound Mix: Surround