Rocky V
“In Russia, he fought the greatest fight of his life. Now...where does a champion go when he takes off the gloves?”
Synopsis
A lifetime of taking shots has ended Rocky’s career, and a crooked accountant has left him broke. Inspired by the memory of his trainer, however, Rocky finds glory in training and takes on an up-and-coming boxer.
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Top Cast
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Sylvester Stallone
Robert 'Rocky' Balboa
Talia Shire
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Burt Young
Paulie Pennino
Richard Gant
George Washington Duke
Tommy Morrison
Tommy 'Machine' Gunn
Sage Stallone
Robert 'Rocky' Balboa Jr.
Burgess Meredith
Mickey Goldmill
Tony Burton
Tony 'Duke' Evers
Jimmy Gambina
Jimmy
Delia Sheppard
Karen
Mike Sheehan
Merlin Sheets
Michael Anthony Williams
Union Cane
Kevin Connolly
Chickie
Elisebeth Peters
Jewel
Hayes Swope
Chickie's Pal
Nicky Blair
Fight Promoter
Jodi Letizia
Marie
Christopher Avildsen
Druggy
Release History & Theatrical Window
West Hollywood, California
Festival / Special Debut
November 16, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 16, 1990
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$42M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$119.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.86x
+$77.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John G. Avildsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Sylvester Stallone
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- Rocky V
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $42M
- Worldwide Gross
- $119.9M
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Chartoff Productions, Winkler Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John G. Avildsen
Sylvester Stallone
Bill Conti
Steven Poster, Victor Hammer
Michael N. Knue, John G. Avildsen, Robert A. Ferretti
Robert Chartoff, Irwin Winkler, Michael S. Glick
Department Leadership Roster
William J. Cassidy
Production Design
Bobby Bass
Stunt Coordinator
Robert Chartoff
Producer
Steven Poster
Director of Photography
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Irwin Winkler
Producer
Michael N. Knue
Editor
John G. Avildsen
Director
John G. Avildsen
Editor
Sylvester Stallone
Writer
Robert A. Ferretti
Editor
Trevor Jolly
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rocky V
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rocky V about?
A lifetime of taking shots has ended Rocky’s career, and a crooked accountant has left him broke. Inspired by the memory of his trainer, however, Rocky finds glory in training and takes on an up-and-coming boxer.
Who directed Rocky V?
Rocky V was directed by John G. Avildsen.
Who stars in Rocky V?
The principal cast of Rocky V includes Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Richard Gant, Tommy Morrison.
When was Rocky V released and how long is it?
Rocky V was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of Rocky V?
Rocky V had a reported production budget of $42M and grossed $119.9M at the worldwide box office (2.86 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Rocky V?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rocky V was composed by Bill Conti.
Is Rocky V based on a book or true story?
Rocky V is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Sylvester Stallone".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rocky V?
Rocky V holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).