Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Rocky III

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

🏆

Expert Review & Ratings

See our full critical analysis and audience score for Rocky III.

View Review →
Advertisement
#1
Rocky Balboa

Rocky Balboa

2006★ 6.9

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

When he loses a highly publicized virtual boxing match to ex-champ Rocky Balboa, reigning heavyweight titleholder Mason Dixon retaliates by challenging the Italian Stallion to a 10...

#2
Rocky IV

Rocky IV

1985★ 7.1

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

Rocky Balboa holds the world heavyweight championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago, a six-foot-four, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union. ...

#3
Fat City

Fat City

1972★ 7.1

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

The story of two men, a veteran boxer who is down and out, and a young man who is just starting his life and boxing career. Their fighting careers cross paths as their lives and fo...

#4
Creed II

Creed II

2018★ 7.0

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

Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight against an opponent with ties to his family's past, Adonis Creed is up against the challenge of his life....

#5
Creed III

Creed III

2023★ 7.1

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

After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed has thrived in his career and family life. When a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy, Damian Anderson, resurfaces after serv...

#6
The Hurricane

The Hurricane

1999★ 7.4

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

The story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence....

Advertisement