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10 Best Movies Like Rocky

If you loved Rocky, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

#1
Rocky II

Rocky II

1979★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rocky for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After Rocky goes the distance with champ Apollo Creed, both try to put the fight behind them and move on. Rocky settles down with Adrian but can't put his life together outside the...

#2
Shutter Island

Shutter Island

2010★ 8.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rocky for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

World War II soldier-turned-U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels investigates the disappearance of a patient from a hospital for the criminally insane, but his efforts are compromised by tro...

#3
12 Angry Men

12 Angry Men

1957★ 8.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rocky for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The defense and the prosecution have rested and the jury is filing into the jury room to decide if a young Spanish-American is guilty or innocent of murdering his father. What begi...

#4
Gladiator

Gladiator

2000★ 8.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rocky for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced...

#5
Avengers: Endgame

Avengers: Endgame

2019★ 8.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rocky for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must a...

#6
Titanic

Titanic

1997★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rocky for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

101-year-old Rose DeWitt Bukater tells the story of her life aboard the Titanic, 84 years later. A young Rose boards the ship with her mother and fiancé. Meanwhile, Jack Dawson and...