Rocky

1976 PG 1h 59m Blu-ray / DVD

Rocky

1976 PG 1h 59m Blu-ray / DVD
  • Overview
  • Details
When world heavyweight boxing champ Apollo Creed announces he'll give an unknown fighter a shot at the title as a publicity stunt, his handlers pick palooka Rocky Balboa, an uneducated collector for a Philadelphia loan shark.
Cast
Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith, Thayer David, Joe Spinell, Jimmy Gambina, Jodi Letizia, Tony Burton
Director
John G. Avildsen
Format
Blu-ray DVD Streaming
Screen
Widescreen 1.85:1, Pan-and-Scan 1.33:1
Subtitles
English, French, Spanish (Neutral)
CC
Yes
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital Mono, Spanish (Neutral): Dolby Digital Mono
Screen
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.85:1
Subtitles
English, English SDH, Spanish (Neutral)
CC
No
Audio
English: DTS 5.1 HD, English: Dolby Digital Mono, French: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish (Neutral): Dolby Digital Mono
CC
No
Rating
PG - Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give parental guidance. May contain some material parents might not like for their young children. PG - Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give parental guidance. May contain some material parents might not like for their young children. -
age 11+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 11+
age 11+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this classic underdog boxing tale includes plenty of boxing violence, plus a secondary character smashes up a room with a baseball bat when angry. This same character drinks heavily. Rocky and his girlfriend move in together.

Sexual Content

Some kissing and minor sexual discussions.

Violence

Paulie becomes violent and trashes a room with a baseball bat. He is also verbally demeaning to his sister. The final scene includes a brutal boxing match.

Language

Infrequent language: "screw you," "a--hole," and "whore."

Social Behavior

Inspiring messages about hard work and perseverance, working toward a goal despite difficulties, the importance of love and companionship.

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Paulie is an alcoholic who carries a bottle of whiskey in his pocket. He often becomes hot-tempered or violent due to excessive drinking. Rocky smokes cigarettes and drinks, but quits both during training.

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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