Rocky (1976)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.1

Overview

Rocky Balboa is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going nowhere. But when a stroke of fate puts him in the ring with a world heavyweight champion, Rocky knows that it's his one shot at the big time — a once-in-...

Starring Cast

Sylvester Stallone • Talia Shire • Burt Young

Where to watch

Prime Video

YouTube

Apple TV

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Sylvester Stallone • Talia Shire • Burt Young

Where to watch

Prime Video

YouTube

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: High

The film's central message champions individual perseverance and self-reliance as the path to overcoming personal adversity, emphasizing individual effort within a meritocratic system rather than systemic critique.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie includes a prominent Black character in a central role, contributing to visible diversity within its cast. However, the narrative primarily focuses on a white, male protagonist and his struggles, framing traditional identities positively without engaging in critical portrayals or explicit DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film 'Rocky' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on heterosexual relationships and the protagonist's journey in boxing, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Rocky (1976) is an original film that introduced its characters for the first time. There is no prior source material or historical record from which character genders could have been altered.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Rocky (1976) is the original film and source material for its characters. There is no prior canon, historical record, or previous installment from which character races could have been established and subsequently changed.