7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Rocky Balboa (2006)
Rocky Balboa (2006)
Overview
When he loses a highly publicized virtual boxing match to ex-champ Rocky Balboa, reigning heavyweight titleholder Mason Dixon retaliates by challenging the Italian Stallion to a 10-round exhibition bout. To the surprise of his son and friends, Rocky agrees to come out of retirement and face an opponent who's faster, stronger and thirty years his junior. Rocky takes on Dixon in what will become the greatest fight in boxing history!
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
When he loses a highly publicized virtual boxing match to ex-champ Rocky Balboa, reigning heavyweight titleholder Mason Dixon retaliates by challenging the Italian Stallion to a 10-round exhibition bout. To the surprise of his son and friends, Rocky agrees to come out of retirement and face an opponent who's faster, stronger and thirty years his junior. Rocky takes on Dixon in what will become the greatest fight in boxing history!
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central narrative champions individual responsibility, self-reliance, and the enduring value of traditional virtues as the solution to personal challenges, aligning its dominant themes with conservative principles.
The movie features primarily traditional casting without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative positively frames traditional identities, focusing on an aging white male protagonist's journey without incorporating significant DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
The film portrays Rocky's Catholic faith as a profound source of personal strength, moral guidance, and comfort, particularly after the loss of his wife. His regular church attendance and prayers are depicted with respect, affirming the positive role of faith in his life.
Rocky Balboa does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on heterosexual relationships, family dynamics, and the protagonist's personal journey, resulting in no depiction of queer identity.
The film "Rocky Balboa" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on Rocky's return to boxing and his personal struggles, without engaging with transgender identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film features established characters from the Rocky franchise, all of whom maintain their original canonical gender. No previously established male or female character is portrayed as a different gender.
All established legacy characters maintain their original race from prior installments. New characters introduced in this film do not constitute race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
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6.9
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7.8
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