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Rocky II (1979)

Directed by Sylvester Stallone · 119 min · Drama, Action

46.5 TOPICAL score · #2,174 of 6,776 films

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After Rocky goes the distance with champ Apollo Creed, both try to put the fight behind them and move on. Rocky settles down with Adrian but can't put his life together outside the ring, while Creed seeks a rematch to restore his reputation. Soon enough, the "Master of Disaster" and the "Italian Stallion" are set on a collision course for a climactic battle that is brutal and unforgettable.

Rocky II (1979, directed by Sylvester Stallone) has a TOPICAL score of 46.5 - ranked 2,174 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on lasting engagement and historical impact, and lowest on awards. Critics: 71% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.7/10 critics' average · Metacritic 61. Audiences: TMDB 7.3/10 (5,006 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 50 languages.

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Each bar: better than this % of the 6,776 films we score. How the score works.

Critics40
Audience80
Awards0
Historical impact81
Lasting engagement82
Cast59
Legacy & cult status-

Starring: Sylvester Stallone (actor #470), Talia Shire (actor #366), Burt Young (actor #650), Carl Weathers (actor #1,015)

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