Movie connections for
Rocky (1976) More at IMDbPro »

Followed by

Rocky II (1979)
Rocky III (1982)
Rocky IV (1985)
Rocky V (1990)
Rocky Balboa (2006)

Edited into

Rocky IV (1985)
 -  Some short clips are shown during the montage of flashbacks when Rocky is driving the car
Rocky Balboa (2006)
 -  several clips of Rocky's fight with Apollo are shown

Spin off

Rocky Legends (2002) (VG)

References

On the Waterfront (1954)
 -  Rocky wears similar clothes to Marlon Brando

Referenced in

"Mahoromatic: Don't Ever Come Back Again (#2.7)" (????)
 -  Mahoro shouts "Adrian!" with music similar to the Rocky theme in the background.
"Saturday Night Live: Lily Tomlin/James Taylor (#2.1)" (1976)
 -  Mentioned on Weekend Update
Blue Nude (1977)
 -  poster for film is on wall
Ecco noi per esempio... (1977)
 -  Soundtrack album prominently displayed in Cappucine's record store
"Saturday Night Live: Sissy Spacek/Richard Baskin (#2.16)" (1977)
 -  Mentioned on Weekend Update by Muhammad Ali
"Saturday Night Live: Jack Burns/Santana (#2.18)" (1977)
 -  Jane Curtin predicts Sylvester Stalone will win best actor at the oscars on Weekend Update
"Saturday Night Live: Buck Henry/Leon Redbone (#3.6)" (1977)
 -  mentioned during the Ricky Rat Club
Saturday Night Fever (1977)
 -  Poster on Tony's wall
"Saturday Night Live: Chevy Chase/Billy Joel (#3.11)" (1978)
 -  Chevy Chase mentions a 'Real Life Rocky' during the monologue
The 50th Annual Academy Awards (1978) (TV)
Convoy (1978)
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan (1978)
 -  Tony Curtis mentioned Rocky
Cotton Candy (1978) (TV)
 -  The title "Rocky" is in the process of being removed from the marquee.
Things We Did Last Summer (1978) (TV)
 -  the theme song is played
Same Time, Next Year (1978)
 -  Still photo of Rocky and Adrian in transitional montage
Bruce the Super Hero (1979)
 -  The character Rocky Robledo is in referance to Rocky.
Dizengoff 99 (1979)
 -  Poster
La tía Alejandra (1979)
 -  poster on wall
"Saturday Night Live: Martin Sheen/David Bowie (#5.7)" (1979)
 -  Mentioned in Apocalypse Now sketch
Falling in Love Again (1980)
Mai nei dak gung dui (1982)
Six Pack (1982)
 -  After Brewster runs up the stadium steps while working out, little Harry calls him Rocky, a reference to the scene where Rocky runs up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The Slumber Party Massacre (1982)
 -  Playgirl article about Stallone called "His Contract After Rocky"
Tough Enough (1983)
Mr. Mom (1983)
"Remington Steele: Steele Knuckles and Glass Jaws (#2.9)" (1983)
 -  The music during the boxing match montage closely resembles the boxing match montage from Rocky.
2010: The Odyssey Continues (1984)
An Unnatural Act (1984)
 -  A poster is visible near the kitchen.
Charade (1984)
The Lonely Guy (1984)
 -  Warren mentions that he got so inspired by Rocky that he went jogging and shadowboxing and got punched out.
The 56th Annual Academy Awards (1984) (TV)
Polish Vampire in Burbank (1985)
When Dreams Come True (1985) (TV)
The Goonies (1985)
 -  mentioned in dialogue
Weird Science (1985)
Bring Me the Head of Charlie Brown (1986)
 -  In one scene, Rocky Balboa (in animated form) was trying to say something, until Popeye punches him right in the face.
Memories of Videodisc (1986) (V)
Rocky Tan-go IV (1986)
 -  The main character was named after this movie.
"Girls on Top: Bring Me More Flamingoes (#2.4)" (1986)
 -  Amanda mentions the film during a rant about Sly Stallone.
Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! (1987) (VG)
 -  Mike Tyson's Punch Out tells the story of a young underdog boxer, as does Rocky. Also, some of Punch Out's training sequences are similar to those of Rocky.
Night Screams (1987)
 -  A small amount of dialogue from Rocky is repeated in the same accent Stallone uses in Rocky.
Down and Out with Donald Duck (1987) (TV)
 -  When Donald's career as a boxer to vent his anger is short-lived, the narrator says, "It was clear that this movie mallard was no Italian Stallion. The only road to his recovery would be... Rocky."
Spaceballs (1987)
 -  Cassette tape below the Mel Brooks video shelf
Deathstalker II (1987) (V)
Eddie Murphy Raw (1987)
 -  mentioned in several jokes
Prison (1988)
 -  Lasagna says "Yo, Adrianna" at one point.
Night of the Demons (1988)
 -  Sal asks the kid "Who do you think you are, Rocky Balboa?"
"Saved by the Bell: The Election (#1.13)" (1989)
 -  Zack stands next to a cardboard cutout of Sylvester Stallone as Rocky in Zack's campaign video.
Ding et Dong le film (1990)
Iron & Silk (1990)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
 -  Michelangelo mimics Rocky.
"Quantum Leap: Leap of Faith - August 19, 1963 (#3.3)" (1990)
 -  In QL, Sam meets a young boxer named "S. Stallone" in Philadelphia and advises him to train by punching large slabs of meat.
"Tiny Toon Adventures: Hollywood Plucky (#1.26)" (1990)
 -  Plucky disguises himself as Rocky Balboa while trying to enter DaVille Studio.
Rocky V (1990)
 -  Stills from the movie are shown over the end credits
New Jack City (1991)
Oscar (1991)
 -  repeated refrences to boxing (this movie was made immediately after Rocky 5)
"Saved by the Bell: Zack's Birthday (#3.2)" (1991)
 -  Jessie asks Kelly, "Did you have to whistle the theme song from 'Rocky' while you were putting on your sweats?"
Once Upon a Crime... (1992)
 -  Julian tells the police his name is Rocky Balboa
Shuang long hui (1992)
 -  When a character refers to her boyfriend as "Rocky," her father asks "Stallone?"
The Power of One (1992)
Encino Man (1992)
 -  During Link's "training montage," he is given a drink of egg yolks made by Dave and Stoney.
Diggstown (1992)
Feed (1992)
 -  Tom Harkin mentions liking the movie and the underdog.
Arizona Dream (1993)
 -  Paul references "Rocky" in a conversation with Axel
Prize Fighter (1993) (VG)
"The Simpsons: Krusty Gets Kancelled (#4.22)" (1993)
 -  Krusty's training scene, where he punches a huge side of pork, mimics Rocky Balboa's style.
Life with Mikey (1993)
"Saved by the Bell: The College Years: Dr. Kelly (#1.9)" (1993)
 -  During a training montage, Mike, like Rocky, pumps his fists and jumps up and down after reaching the top of a flight of stairs.
Bargearse (1993) (TV)
 -  Training sequence
"Saved by the Bell: The College Years: Bedside Manner (#1.15)" (1994)
 -  One of the films mentioned by Slater that is playing at the Sylvester Stallone film festival
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Village of the Giants (#6.23)" (1994)
 -  Crow: (singing) Getting strong now, gonna fly now...
Sunny Side Up (1994)
"Seinfeld: The Marine Biologist (#5.14)" (1994)
 -  mentioned by name
"The Nanny: The Gym Teacher (#1.18)" (1994)
 -  The movie's theme music is playing during Maggie's gymnastics test.
"Men of the World: Team Table (#1.5)" (1994)
 -  Kendall discusses "Rocky" and the characters sing the theme.
Pulp Fiction (1994)
 -  Upon returning to the hotel, Butch, having emerged victorious from a severe beating, calls out Fabienne's name like Rocky calling to Adrian.
Columbo: Undercover (1994) (TV)
 -  Rocky is mentioned in the dialogue
"Saturday Night Live: John Goodman/The Pretenders (#19.19)" (1994)
 -  Mentioned in Flintstone names skit
"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: The Philadelphia Story (#4.26)" (1994)
 -  Will's training mirrors Rocky, including the music, eating the raw egg and running up the stairs
Renaissance Man (1994)
 -  mentioned in film
Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1995) (V)
Your Studio and You (1995)
 -  Sly Stallone talks like Rocky in this movie and he also mentions him at the end
"Unhappily Ever After: Rocky VI (#2.4)" (1995)
 -  the title implies that this is part 4 of the Rocky series
"Saturday Night Live: Chevy Chase/Lisa Loeb and Nine Stories (#21.2)" (1995)
 -  Mentioned in prom flashback skit
"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Boxing Helena (#6.12)" (1996)
 -  Will and Helena discuss who would win in a fight
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996)
 -  Mike: You gotta cut me, Mick.
Taking on the Kennedys (1996) (TV)
Trilogy of Terror II (1996) (TV)
 -  A security guard character is asked why he works nights. He explains that he's an actor and can make auditions working at night. He goes on to explain that he's been compared in looks to Sylvester Stallone and goes "Yo! Adrian!" as Stallone would do in "Rocky."
The Last of the High Kings (1996)
 -  mentioned in dialogue
Poli: El potro se desboca (1997) (V)
Nick and Jane (1997)
"Married with Children: Breaking Up Is Easy to Do: Part 1 (#11.14)" (1997)
 -  In a training montage for a boxing fight Kelly gets up at 5am and tries to drink two cooked eggs from a glass.
The Devil's Own (1997)
Hercules (1997)
Kiss Me, Guido (1997)
24 7: Twenty Four Seven (1997)
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn (1997)
Up 'n' Under (1998)
Rushmore (1998)
Welcome to Hollywood (1998)
 -  the movie Irvin Winkler won an Oscar for (as it says Oscar winning producer)
"The Directors: The Films of Norman Jewison" (1999)
"NewsRadio: Wedding (#5.17)" (1999)
 -  Joe knows a caterer who does a salad tossing routine to the theme from this movie.
"Big Wolf on Campus: The Bookmobile (#1.2)" (1999)
 -  Merton call Tommy Rocky during the boxing scene
Pups (1999)
Summer of Sam (1999)
Spank (1999)
"Hope Island: Batten Down the Hatches (#1.12)" (1999)
 -  Kenny mentions the title character, and references a quote from the movie.
Any Given Sunday (1999)
Man on the Moon (1999)
Play It to the Bone (1999)
 -  Play It to the Bone is a down-and-out boxer story, much like Rocky.
In the Shadow of Hollywood (2000)
Girlfight (2000)
"The Sopranos: D-Girl (#2.7)" (2000)
 -  In conversation with Christopher.
High Fidelity (2000)
Taxi 2 (2000)
 -  The theme of Rocky is played during the movie.
"Sports Night: April Is the Cruelest Month (#2.19)" (2000)
 -  Casey makes a list of his Top 10 movies.
Chump Change (2000)
 -  A movie star's agent tells him his script will be more successful than "Rocky."
Billy Elliot (2000)
Cheaters (2000) (TV)
Best in Show (2000)
American Beauty Pie (2000)
 -  the Rocky theme is heard as the dad lifts weights
"Even Stevens: Scrub Day (#1.9)" (2000)
 -  Donnie is supposed to impersonate a "historic figure" for class, and erroneously chooses the Balboa, despite the fact that he's a fictional character
"Freaks and Geeks: Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers (#1.14)" (2000)
 -  Mr Fredricks says Rocky II is better than the first one
The Opponent (2000)
 -  Erika Eleniak is nicknamed Rocky in one scene
"HBO First Look: The Making of 'Men of Honor'" (2000)
 -  mentioned once
"Angel: Guise Will Be Guise (#2.6)" (2000)
 -  Lorne: "You're Rocky. And Rocky II. And half of the one with Mr. T."
"The Human Face" (2001)
Scene Smoking: Cigarettes, Cinema & the Myth of Cool (2001)
 -  An actor mention how much the film influenced him and how that relates to kids seeing smoking in films.
Ablaze (2001)
 -  The pregnant woman says she calls her child if it's a boy Rocky, because he will have to fight.
Bubble Boy (2001)
 -  Music from "Rocky" when Jimmy leaves the house and in the mud wrestling scene.
Command & Conquer: Yuri's Revenge (2001) (VG)
ReBoot: Daemon Rising (2001) (TV)
"South Park: Asspen (#6.2)" (2002)
 -  Song lyric "Even Rocky had a montage"
Van Wilder (2002)
 -  Running up the steps scene
"Gilmore Girls: Teach Me Tonight (#2.19)" (2002)
 -  Lorelai suggests it as a Movie in the Square Night contender.
Pink Floyd The Wall Redux (2002)
 -  A still photo of Rocky and Adrian is shown.
Drawing First Blood (2002) (V)
 -  mentioned once
The Formula (2002) (V)
 -  Dialogue
Blue Crush (2002)
Serving Sara (2002)
8 Mile (2002)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell (2002) (TV)
 -  Referenced in dog show skit
"The West Wing: College Kids (#4.3)" (2002)
 -  Bruno mentions the film in a conversation with Bartlet.
"Gilmore Girls: They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They? (#3.7)" (2002)
 -  Rory says that Kirk likes to take a victory lap to the Rocky theme while celebrating his winning the dance contest.
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003)
 -  referenced as part of the documentary
A Decade Under the Influence (2003)
 -  mentioned in documentary
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)
"The Simpsons: I'm Spelling as Fast as I Can (#14.12)" (2003)
 -  Lisa jogs around town while practicing for the spelling bee, and runs up the steps of town hall
"Angel: Salvage (#4.13)" (2003)
 -  Angelus: "Come on, Rocky. If that's all you got you better throw in the towel and call it a night."
The Movie Hero (2003)
 -  mentioned by lead actor Jeremy Sisto
Jake's Booty Call (2003)
 -  after he knocks people out, Jake calls Siton a "Bangasloidian Stallion"
Blackball (2003)
 -  References Rocky theme music and boxer's entrance at lawn bowl event
Making 'Avenging Angelo' (2003) (V)
 -  Martin Byrke (director/cast) refers to this title several times.
Century of Black Cinema (2003) (V)
 -  Mentioned in film.
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003)
The Great Cheesesteak Debate (2003)
 -  In Opening Sequence
George of the Jungle 2 (2003) (V)
 -  a Kangaroo is named Rocky, George asks why and the kangaroo punches him in the face
"That '70s Show: The Kids Are Alright (#6.1)" (2003)
 -  character Kelso mentions training 'like Rocky'
"Tripping the Rift: Extreme Chode (#2.7)" (2004)
 -  Parodied during training sequence
"Gilmore Girls: Nag Hammadi Is Where They Found the Gnostic Gospel (#4.13)" (2004)
 -  Lorelai compares Jess to Rocky, then quotes the film.
Soul Plane (2004)
 -  Theme played as a fight appears imminent
Michael Blanco (2004)
 -  Frontal allusion by the main character (Michael Blanco) who trains as a boxer exactly like Sylvester Stallone in 'Rocky'.
"Grim & Evil: Which Came First?/Substitute Teacher (#3.8)" (2004)
 -  At one point, Billy lifts up and eats an egg as he says, "I'm Rocky Balboa!", referring to Rocky's eating raw eggs before boxing matches
VeggieTales: Sumo of the Opera (2004) (V)
 -  "Sumo" segment plot is largely based on Rocky
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Cheri Oteri (2004) (TV)
 -  Mentioned in Prom Flashback
The Complete History of the Philadelphia Eagles (2004) (V)
 -  Sylvester Stallone at Lincoln Financial Field opening
"EastEnders: (2004-09-27)" (2004)
 -  Billy asks, "What film has Dennis watched the most times?". Zoe says "Rocky". The correct answer is Raging Bull.
Team America: World Police (2004)
 -  Song lyric: "Even 'Rocky' had a montage"
"Saturday Night Live: Robert De Niro/Destiny's Child (#30.8)" (2004)
 -  Referenced in Undercover Gangster
"Cold Case: Yo, Adrian (#2.12)" (2005)
 -  The episode references the film in many ways. The most evident is the title, taken from Rocky's line at the end of the film. The character of Jerry, a Philly resident with a humble background, is inspired to make something of himself after seeing the movie, where he runs in his future love Gina. The fight between Jerry and Mo was hyped as a "real-life" version of the Rocky-Apollo fight, pitting an underdog against a vastly superior fighter. Much like Rocky, Jerry seeks to prove his worth by "going the distance" in all fifteen rounds against Mo. Also at one point, while training, Jerry runs up the now-famous "Rocky steps" in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Film Geek (2005)
 -  poster in Scotty's apartment
"King of the Hill: Enrique-cilable Differences (#9.7)" (2005)
 -  Enrique buys Peggy the Rocky box set.
"Biography: Sylvester Stallone" (2005)
 -  biography of Stallone, who talks about the film
Gary Gulman: Boyish Man (2005) (V)
 -  A reference to the infamous egg-drinking scene is made.
Strongbad_email.exe: Disc Four (2005) (V)
 -  In "Montage", much of the wagon's training sequence (especially the wagon "running" up the stairs) is a parody of the movie's training sequence
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Charlie Has Cancer (#1.4)" (2005)
 -  Mac and Carmen run up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Arts during their date
42nd Street Forever, Volume 1 (2005) (V)
 -  This film is referenced in the U.S. theatrical trailer for 'Italian Stallion'.
In Her Shoes (2005)
 -  Rose runs up Philadelphia Museum of Art steps -twice
The 50 Greatest Documentaries (2005) (TV)
 -  Referenced by name
"Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates the Babysitter (#1.7)" (2005)
 -  Chris says it's his favorite movie
"Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates the Laundromat (#1.8)" (2005)
 -  Chris plans to watch this movie
"ER: Two Ships (#12.8)" (2005)
 -  Open reference by a character
"The Boondocks: Granddad's Fight (#1.4)" (2005)
 -  Ruckus claims Stallone is one of the greatest fighters because of this film
Don't Panic About Christmas Shopping (2005) (TV)
 -  Reference to Rocky
Gettin' It (2006)
 -  "Italian Stallion"
Tribute to Burgess Meredith (2006) (V)
 -  Cast of Rocky talk about working with Burgess Meredith
Tribute to James Crabe (2006) (V)
 -  John G. Avildsen talks about working with Rocky cinematographer James Crabe
Fatwa (2006)
 -  flag has a picture of Stallone with the word "Rocky" written next to him
Jean-Philippe (2006)
 -  During Jean-Philippe's training the Rocky theme plays and Fabrice mentions Rocky Balboa
Relative Strangers (2006)
 -  guess during Charades
"Family Guy: Petergeist (#4.26)" (2006)
 -  Rocky VI is playing at Joe's
Soul's Midnight (2006)
 -  Charles punches some meat hanging in the walk-in freezer and says "Yo, Adrian"
Step Up (2006)
 -  (said after a fight) "You just want to be Rocky today."
Bottoms Up (2006) (V)
 -  newspaper article mentions "Italian Stallion"
"Drawn Together: Spelling Applebee's (#3.3)" (2006)
 -  Foxxy Love asks "can we do a fake Rocky training song?" And Spanky ham says "Only if we can afford an orchestra."
"Vecinos: Intercambio escolar (#1.58)" (2006)
 -  Mentioned by name.
Homestarrunner.com: Everything Else, Volume 2 (2006) (V)
 -  In "Halloween Potion-ma-jig", Bubs' Halloween costume is of Apollo Creed
"Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Malvo (#2.5)" (2006)
 -  Chris says he might tape the movie
Mulberry Street (2006)
 -  a boxer is called Rocky
"The Angry Video Game Nerd: Chronologically Confused About Sequel Titles (#1.15)" (2006)
 -  complained about titles name
"The Office: The Convict (#3.9)" (2006)
 -  Michael mentions Apollo Creed
The Opponents (2006) (V)
 -  the film is discussed and used in clips
"My Gym Partner's a Monkey: Flesh Fur Fantasy/Substitute Sweetheart (#3.8)" (2007)
 -  The music that Windsor dance to.
"American Idol: The Search for a Superstar: Auditions: Minneapolis (#6.1)" (2007)
 -  Contestant dressed as Apollo Creed with Apollo's name mentioned by himself and some of the judges.
"'Til Death: Fight Friend (#1.13)" (2007)
 -  Cofeld and Eddie discuss Rocky I, II, and III.
"American Idol: The Search for a Superstar: Auditions: New York (#6.4)" (2007)
 -  Theme from Rocky plays as contestant is shown training for show, same contestant also mentions Rocky.
"Monk: Mr. Monk Is on the Air (#5.13)" (2007)
 -  One of Max's associates says, "Yo, Adrian!"
"Shouf shouf!: Body Fight (#2.2)" (2007)
 -  Open reference by a character.
"Psych: Poker? I Barely Know Her (#1.14)" (2007)
 -  Shawn says that Brandon "wears his good-luck charm the way that Rocky Balboa wears his belt."
"Top Gear: (2007-03-04)" (2007)
 -  Theme song heard
"The War at Home: The War of the Golds (#2.20)" (2007)
 -  The theme plays at the end.
"Rocky + Drago: Sydney (#3.6)" (2007)
 -  Mentioned in dialogue.
"Shouf shouf!: Robbie's Ramadan (#2.12)" (2007)
 -  Open reference by a character
"The War at Home: The Graduate (#2.22)" (2007)
 -  Eye of the Tiger plays while Hilary is training.
"It Takes Two: (#2.2)" (2007)
 -  Russell Gilbert sings the theme from this movie during the package of his rehearsals with Wendy Matthews
"The Sopranos: Made in America (#6.21)" (2007)
 -  Tony hums the theme song
Ratatouille (2007)
 -  During the montage where the rats take over the kitchen and start cooking, one of the rats is boxing with a raw steak to tenderize it, a reference to the Rocky montage where he practices his jabs using sides of beef.
"20 to 1: Scandals & Sensations (#5.2)" (2007)
 -  The theme music from this movie is played in a segment on Sylvester Stallone.
"Trading Spaces: Philadelphia: Dickinson Street (#7.9)" (2007)
 -  Brandon dresses like Rocky and imitates several key scenes from the movie
"The Simpsons: Dial 'N' for Nerder (#19.14)" (2008)
 -  Theme played at Martin's funeral.
Drillbit Taylor (2008)
 -  "You're like Rocky, get back in the game".
Bigger Stronger Faster* (2008)
 -  Various references to the film
The Cook (2008/I)
 -  referenced in dialogue
"Saturday Night Live: Christopher Walken/Panic at the Disco (#33.9)" (2008)
 -  Referenced in Weekend Update
Baby Mama (2008)
 -  picture of rocky statue shown
You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)
 -  The Rocky theme is played during the training montage
Tropic Thunder (2008)
 -  Tugg Speedman's physique is compared to that of Rocky
Garfield's Fun Fest (2008) (V)
 -  Garfield, as a boxer, refers to Arlene as "Adrian" in his 30-second movie montage.
My Best Friend's Girl (2008)
 -  Rocky Balboa mentioned
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: (#7.22)" (2008)
 -  Included in a $2,000 question
"Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates the English Teacher (#4.4)" (2008)
 -  Ms. Rivera and Chris discuss the movie
Nothing Like the Holidays (2008)
 -  one of the charcters mentions that he always bet on "brothers" and the only time he was wrong was when Rocky beat Appollo
"Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Boxing (#4.15)" (2009)
 -  the narrator says he saw the movie a million times
"The Simpsons: How the Test Was Won (#20.11)" (2009)
 -  Theme music ("Gonna Fly Now") played to welcome the test-taking "superstars".
"The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Echelon Conspiracy/Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li/Crossing Over (#1.1)" (2009)
 -  Slumdog Millionare (2008) is classed as 'The Indian Rocky'
"The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Duplicity/Knowing/I Love You, Man (#1.4)" (2009)
 -  John adds 'Not any of the other Rockys...'
"The Bachelorette: (#5.7)" (2009)
 -  Rocky statue shown in Philly visit
Jennifer's Body (2009)
 -  Jennifer confuses Rocky with The Rocky Horror Picture Show
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: (#8.25)" (2009)
 -  Subject of a $3,000 question

Features

Porky & Daffy (1938)
 -  Seen on TV briefly
A Christmas Carol (1938)
 -  Rocky & Adrian watch are watching it on the TV

Featured in

The 34th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1977) (TV)
 -  clips shown
Rocky II (1979)
 -  the fight with Apollo from the end of Rocky is seen at the start of Rocky II
The 54th Annual Academy Awards (1982) (TV)
 -  clips shown
Rocky IV (1985)
Precious Images (1986)
Rocky V (1990)
Oscar's Greatest Moments (1992) (V)
 -  clips shown
100 Years at the Movies (1994) (TV)
 -  clips shown
American Dreamers (1996) (TV)
Sports on the Silver Screen (1997) (TV)
 -  clips shown
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies (1998) (TV)
 -  This film is #78 on the list.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding Movies (2001) (TV)
 -  This film is #52 on the list.
"Evolution: The Evolutionary Arms Race (#1.4)" (2002)
 -  The poster is shown in a clip from "Saturday Night Fever".
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes & Villains (2003) (TV)
 -  Rocky Balboa is #7 on the "Heroes" list.
"I Love the '70s" (2003)
Now Showing: Unforgettable Moments from the Movies (2003) (V)
 -  clips shown
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs (2004) (TV)
 -  The song "Gonna Fly Now" is #58 on the list.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 'Movie Quotes' (2005) (TV)
 -  The quote "Yo, Adrian!" is #80 on the list.
Make-Up!: The Art and Form with Michael Westmore (2006) (V)
 -  Featurette about the making of the film
Staccato: A Composer's Notebook with Bill Conti (2006) (V)
 -  Featurette about the making of the film
Steadicam: Then and Now with Garrett Brown (2006) (V)
 -  Featurette about the making of the film
The Ring of Truth (2006) (V)
 -  Featurette about the making of the film
Tribute to Burgess Meredith (2006) (V)
 -  Featurette about the making of the film
Tribute to James Crabe (2006) (V)
 -  Featurette about the making of the film
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Cheers (2006) (TV)
 -  This film is #4 on the list.
"20 to 1: Memorable Movie Characters (#3.11)" (2006)
 -  Clips shown in a segment on its title character.
In the Ring (2006) (V)
 -  Documentary about the making of the movie
"The Angry Video Game Nerd: Rocky (#1.16)" (2006)
 -  Movie clips and music are used.
"Best! Movies! Ever!: Fights (#1.6)" (2007)
 -  clips are featured to illustrate the best movie fight scenes
"20 to 1: 50 to 01: Great Movie One Liners (#4.10)" (2007)
 -  Some clips from this movie are shown in a segment on the line "Yo Adrian!"
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: 10th Anniversary Edition (2007) (TV)
 -  This film is #57 on the list.
The Real Comics (2008)
 -  Clip shown.
The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008) (TV)
 -  Best Picture montage
AFI's 10 Top 10 (2008) (TV)
 -  This film is #2 on the "Sports" list.

Spoofed in

"Saturday Night Live: Jack Burns/Santana (#2.18)" (1977)
 -  Spoofed in Gary Weis film
"Mork & Mindy: Mork's Greatest Hits (#1.10)" (1978)
 -  Mork comes down the staircase impersonating Stallone in Rocky.
Yo hice a Roque III (1980)
"Police Squad!: Ring of Fear (A Dangerous Assignment) (#1.2)" (1982)
 -  Buddy's final fight and reunion with Sally
Young Doctors in Love (1982)
 -  Soofed in the last scene (surgery room)
They Call Me Bruce? (1982)
Mr. Mom (1983)
 -  Michael Keaton's character did a whole 'Rocky' sequence.
Racky no 0, to noumero! (1985)
Better Off Dead... (1985)
"Punky Brewster: The K.O. Kid (#2.1)" (1985)
 -  The training montage is a direct parody of this film.
Ricky 1 (1988)
 -  The title, main character and much of the plot parody Rocky.
"Mighty Mouse, the New Adventures: Snow White and the Motor City Dwarfs/Don't Touch That Dial (#2.4)" (1988)
 -  Rocky of Rocky and Hoodwinkle is a parody of Rocky Balboa
Repossessed (1990)
Hot Shots! (1991)
 -  a Rocky lookalike is seen in full boxing getup
Bu wen sao (1992)
 -  A character runs out the stairs at a cemetery (spoofing the famous scene of "Rocky" running up the stairs of the Philadelphia Museum of Art), with the soundtrack of "Rocky" as the background music.
"Rocko's Modern Life: No Pain, No Gain/Who Gives a Buck? (#1.1)" (1993)
 -  When Rocko uses the Anatomizer, a "Rocko" version of the song "Gonna Fly Now" plays.
Happy Gilmore (1996)
The Nutty Professor (1996)
 -  Sherman runs up the stairs and punches the air exactly like Rocky did
"The Simpsons: The Homer They Fall (#8.3)" (1996)
 -  A lot of the training sequences are based on the movie Rocky, including Homer running alongside Moe, Marge asking Moe not to let Homer fight and the line "You will always be a loser".
Spice World (1997)
Men in White (1998) (TV)
Antz (1998)
Landspeed: CKY (1999) (V)
"Just Shoot Me!: The Odd Couple: Part 2 (#3.25)" (1999)
 -  A beaten-up Dennis shouting "Adrienne!" after getting married.
"The King of Queens: Dire Strayts (#2.8)" (1999)
 -  Doug plays a scene were he talks like Sylvester Stallone and Burgess Meredith
Donkey Kong 64 (1999) (VG)
The Big Tease (1999)
Hooves of Fire (1999) (TV)
"Freaks and Geeks: The Diary (#1.10)" (2000)
 -  "Gonna Fly Now" plays during the baseball scene.
"Heppoko jikken animêshon excel saga: Animation USA (#1.17)" (2000)
 -  Pedro acts the same scene of the training, he drinks a glass of raw eggs and then, he vomits it. Pedro begins to run like Rocky Balboa using the same gray suit .
Big Money Hustlas (2000) (V)
 -  Sugar Bear runs the exact same place in a very similiar outfit as did Rocky in his famous training scene while he's jogging up some steps. The very same location is used for the shot in BMH.
Zoolander (2001)
 -  Hansel says, "cut me", during contest.
Big Fat Liar (2002)
Death to Smoochy (2002)
"That '70s Show: Everybody Loves Casey (#4.26)" (2002)
 -  the final fight against Apollo Creed, also explicitly references as such
Private Sports 2: Rock Hard (2003) (V)
"The Simpsons: The Strong Arms of the Ma (#14.9)" (2003)
 -  Uses theme music from Rockie movie; also Marge's training includes weight lifting with weights made of everyday domestic items - spoof of Rocky's training with everyday items instead of special machines.
Fat Pizza (2003)
 -  A Sylvester Stallone clone has the character name - Rocky Ramboa (a play on the character name Rocky Balboa) - and fights in a boxing match.
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003)
 -  the scene where she runs up the stairs to her trainier
"The Mighty Boosh: Killeroo (#1.1)" (2004)
 -  Rich Fulcher's boxing trainer character in this episode is a parody of Rocky's trainer in this film.
Ika resuraa (2004)
 -  Because it spoofs the part at the ending where Adrian is trying to get to Rocky in the ring. (-Adrian! -Rocky! -Adrian! -Rocky... etc)
"South Park: The Losing Edge (#9.5)" (2005)
 -  The slow motion punch Randy takes to the face is a parody of the famous one in this film. Randy's training scenes are also similar. He wears the same outfit as Stallone for them.
"Family Guy: The Cleveland-Loretta Quagmire (#4.5)" (2005)
 -  Cleveland trains to kill Quagmire with the help of Mickey
Torrente 3: El protector (2005)
 -  The montage of Torrente's training, set to "Gonna Fly Now".
"My Gym Partner's a Monkey: Shark Attack/Me Adam, You Jake (#1.3)" (2006)
 -  The slow motion punch Adam takes to the face is a parody of the famous one in this film. Adam's training scenes are also similar. He wears the same outfit as Stallone for them.
Church Ball (2006)
 -  when guy is hit on the court, he is brought to the side and says "Cut me, Mick! Cut me!"
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Hundred Dollar Baby (#2.5)" (2006)
 -  this movie is spoofed in this episode
"Bleach: The Avengers (#2.47)" (2006)
 -  Rancid's slow-motion punch
"MADtv: (#12.8)" (2006)
 -  They make fun of how they are making a new Rocky movie even though Stallone is too old
Run Fatboy Run (2007)
 -  Dennis attempts to drink a glass of egg yolks ala Rocky Balboa and ends up gagging on them.
The Comebacks (2007)
 -  the team punches frozen meat in a freezer
"Robot Chicken: Ban on the Fun (#3.11)" (2007)
 -  Rocky wins the bout a different way
Never Back Down (2008)
 -  Max and Jake try to drink two raw eggs and spit them out
You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)
 -  Breaking eggs into a glass and punching along with the famous music
"The Replacements: Tasumi Unmasked (#3.16)" (2008)
 -  Todd's training montage contains many elements from this movie
"Robot Chicken: Tell My Mom (#4.5)" (2009)
 -  Joey Fatone pitches a new sketch concept of "Part Rocky, Part Crocodile Dundee 2"
Cyprien (2009)
 -  Before meeting Gina McQueen for the first time, Cyprien trains the same way as Rocky. The theme song is played.
"The Big Bang Theory: The Pirate Solution (#3.4)" (2009)
 -  "Eye Of The Tiger" is played while Sheldon and Raj are working.

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