Rocky III (1982)
A champion fighter loses his edge, then finds redemption and renewed spirit with an unexpected ally.
Following Rocky Balboa's intense battle with his most powerful adversary yet – the ferocious Clubber Lang – Rocky joins forces with former rival Apollo Creed in an effort to get back his fighting spirit.
How intense is Rocky III?
Rocky III has light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. Rated PG.
What Rocky III feels like
- Tone
- feel goodgrittyepicuplifting
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream Rocky III
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Rocky III for you?
Is Rocky III scary?
No. Rocky III is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Rocky III gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Rocky III sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Rocky III OK for kids?
It is rated PG, but the intensity tags run warmer than the rating suggests: scare 0, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3. Know your kid.
How long is Rocky III?
Rocky III runs 1h 40m.
Where can I stream Rocky III?
Rocky III is streaming on Paramount+ and AMC+.
Does Rocky III have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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