Rocky II is a 1979 American sports drama film directed by Sylvester Stallone, who also stars in the film. The movie follows the story of Rocky Balboa, a boxer who has just fought Apollo Creed for the heavyweight championship. Despite losing the fight, Rocky becomes a celebrity and tries to live a normal life with his wife Adrian. However, Apollo challenges Rocky to a rematch, questioning whether Rocky's performance in the first fight was a fluke. Rocky initially refuses, but eventually agrees to the rematch after he is convinced by Apollo's persistence and his own desire to prove himself. The film follows Rocky's training and preparation for the rematch, as well as the personal struggles he faces along the way. The movie also stars Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, and Burgess Meredith.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Rocky II include Rocky, Rocky III, La Raya de Cal, Threads, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Amadeus.

Rocky II was released in theaters on June 15, 1979.