8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Rocky (1976)
Rocky (1976)
Overview
Rocky Balboa is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going nowhere. But when a stroke of fate puts him in the ring with a world heavyweight champion, Rocky knows that it's his one shot at the big time — a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go the distance and come out a winner!
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.0
Overview
Rocky Balboa is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going nowhere. But when a stroke of fate puts him in the ring with a world heavyweight champion, Rocky knows that it's his one shot at the big time — a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go the distance and come out a winner!
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central message champions individual perseverance and self-reliance as the path to overcoming personal adversity, emphasizing individual effort within a meritocratic system rather than systemic critique.
The movie includes a prominent Black character in a central role, contributing to visible diversity within its cast. However, the narrative primarily focuses on a white, male protagonist and his struggles, framing traditional identities positively without engaging in critical portrayals or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Christianity is depicted as a source of personal strength, tradition, and community for Rocky and Adrian, particularly through Catholic practices like prayer, religious medals, and a church wedding. The film portrays these elements with respect, integrating them into the characters' identities without critique.
The film 'Rocky' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on heterosexual relationships and the protagonist's journey in boxing, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.
The film "Rocky" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the boxing career and personal life of Rocky Balboa, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Rocky (1976) is an original film that introduced its characters for the first time. There is no prior source material or historical record from which character genders could have been altered.
Rocky (1976) is the original film and source material for its characters. There is no prior canon, historical record, or previous installment from which character races could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.1
7.8
Critic Ratings
9.3
7.0
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