Every Rocky Movie Ranked Worst To Best

Don't call it a comeback, he's been here for years: Sly Stallone was sixty when he made this gutsy sequel, following an aging Balboa as he heads into the ring to prove himself against a much younger opponent. And prove himself he does.

Recapturing the gritty realism of the first film and bringing Rocky back to his roots, Rocky Balboa's exploration of grief and regret is palpable throughout, as he contends with the loss of his wife Adrian, his strained relationship with his son, and his fading legacy.

Featuring one of Stallone's finest performances and heaps of heart, the sixth chapter in the Rocky dynasty finds fresh ways to surprise and move, as Rocky forms new relationships and finds peace in his reputation and recent losses.

Not only does Rocky Balboa make you admire the character of Rocky more than ever before, but it's also a great showcase for Sylvester Stallone and why he made the films in the first place: You simply can't deny his passion or fail to be pulled in by his determination.