- Critics' Rating:
-
- Release Year:
- 1985
- MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Genre:
- Action, Drama
After reclaiming the boxing championship title, Rocky Balboa plans to retire and live with his wife, Adrian . However, during an exhibition match, Rocky's friend Apollo Creed is mercilessly beaten to death by hulking Russian newcomer Ivan Drago . Rocky vows payback against Drago and flies to Russia to train for a Christmas Day fight. Despite their different training methods, Rocky and Drago both wage a long and intense match.
