40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
2020, English. Directed by Derek Wayne Johnson.
An unknown actor. An underrated director. The ultimate underdog film.
Sylvester Stallone and John G. Avildsen narrate behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Rocky" to mark the film's 40th anniversary.
- Runtime
- 0h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Derek Wayne JohnsonDirector
- Sylvester StalloneNarrator/Self (archive footage)
- John G. AvildsenSelf (archive footage)
- Carl WeathersSelf (archive footage)
- Talia ShireSelf (archive footage)
- Burgess MeredithSelf (archive footage)
- Burt YoungSelf (archive footage)
- Joe SpinellSelf (archive footage)
- Thayer DavidSelf (archive footage)
- Tony BurtonSelf (archive footage)
- Bill ContiSelf (archive footage)
- Robert ChartoffSelf (archive footage)
- Frank Stallone Jr.Self (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 9 June 2020
- Country
- United States of America
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40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic: quick answers
Is 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic?
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic runs 30 minutes (0h 30m).
Does 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic have a post-credits scene?
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40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic on?
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic?
If you liked 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic, try Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return, Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder, Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Who directed 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic?
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic (2020) was directed by Derek Wayne Johnson and stars Sylvester Stallone, John G. Avildsen, Carl Weathers.