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Follows
Rocky (1976)
Rocky II (1979)
Rocky III (1982)
Followed by
Rocky V (1990)
Rocky Balboa (2006)
Edited from
Rocky (1976)
Some short clips are shown during the montage of flashbacks when Rocky is driving the car
Some short clips are shown during the montage of flashbacks when Rocky is driving the car
Rocky II (1979)
Some short clips are shown during the montage of flashbacks when Rocky is driving the car
Some short clips are shown during the montage of flashbacks when Rocky is driving the car
Rocky III (1982)
The fight with Clubber Lang from the end of Rocky III is shown at the start of Rocky IV
The fight with Clubber Lang from the end of Rocky III is shown at the start of Rocky IV
Edited into
Rocky V (1990)
The fight with Drago from the end of Rocky IV is shown at the start of Rocky V
The fight with Drago from the end of Rocky IV is shown at the start of Rocky V
Rocky Balboa (2006)
clip of Rocky fighting Captain Ivan Drago
clip of Rocky fighting Captain Ivan Drago
5 Second Movies: Rocky (2008)
(TV Episode)
movie is edited into short comedic clip
movie is edited into short comedic clip
Family Guy: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side (2009)
(TV Episode)
footage of Drago's training intercuts with Chris/Luke's training
footage of Drago's training intercuts with Chris/Luke's training
Spin-off
Rocky Legends (2002)
(Video Game)
Referenced in
Punky Brewster: Accidents Happen (1986)
(TV Episode)
The film is mentioned by name.
The film is mentioned by name.
Betty Blue (1986)
Asignatura aprobada (1987)
The movie is mentioned in a conversation
The movie is mentioned in a conversation
Spaceballs (1987)
Cassette tape below the Mel Brooks video shelf
Cassette tape below the Mel Brooks video shelf
The Golden Girls: Letter to Gorbachev (1987)
(TV Episode)
The film is mentioned by name.
The film is mentioned by name.
The Final Round (1988)
(Video Game)
Iron Drago is based on Ivan Drago from that film.
Iron Drago is based on Ivan Drago from that film.
Hollywood Stuntmakers: Fantastic Fights (1991)
(TV Episode)
discussed by Dolph Lundgren
discussed by Dolph Lundgren
Nudist Colony of the Dead (1991)
Lou mentions this film while quoting bible verses.
Lou mentions this film while quoting bible verses.
Saved by the Bell: Wicked Stepbrother: Part 2 (1991)
(TV Episode)
A "Rocky IV" poster hangs in Eric's bedroom.
A "Rocky IV" poster hangs in Eric's bedroom.
Doing Time on Maple Drive (1992)
(TV Movie)
Andy congratulates Sylvester Stallone for Rocky IV on the videotape.
Andy congratulates Sylvester Stallone for Rocky IV on the videotape.
Saved by the Bell: The College Years: Bedside Manner (1994)
(TV Episode)
One of the films mentioned by Slater that is playing at the Sylvester Stallone film festival
One of the films mentioned by Slater that is playing at the Sylvester Stallone film festival
Camp Nowhere (1994)
Canadian Bacon (1995)
Coogan's Run: Thursday Night Fever (1995)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned.
Mentioned.
Mystery Science Theatre 3000: Jack Frost (1997)
(TV Episode)
Crow: Now, what film delved deeper into the former Soviet Union's relationship with the US than Sylvester Stallone's "Rocky 4", wherein he fights a Russian superman.
Crow: Now, what film delved deeper into the former Soviet Union's relationship with the US than Sylvester Stallone's "Rocky 4", wherein he fights a Russian superman.
Up 'n' Under (1998)
Arthur tells the rest of the team that he loves the Rocky films, and that he's seen all of them.
Arthur tells the rest of the team that he loves the Rocky films, and that he's seen all of them.
Sports Night: April Is the Cruelest Month (2000)
(TV Episode)
Casey makes a list of his Top 10 movies.
Casey makes a list of his Top 10 movies.
15 Minutes (2001)
Undergrads: Rivalries (2001)
(TV Episode)
Nitz knows that Gimpy actually quoted a line from this movie(instead of Rocky III)
Nitz knows that Gimpy actually quoted a line from this movie(instead of Rocky III)
Film School Confidential (2002)
A Decade Under the Influence (2003)
mentioned in documentary
mentioned in documentary
Century of Black Cinema (2003)
(Video)
Mentioned in film.
Mentioned in film.
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)
Fran's red jumpsuit is like Drago's
Fran's red jumpsuit is like Drago's
Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude (2004)
(Video Game)
Larry mentions Ivan Drago's murder of Apollo Creed in one of Zanna's conversations.
Larry mentions Ivan Drago's murder of Apollo Creed in one of Zanna's conversations.
A Tale of Two Titans (2004)
(Video)
This title is referenced.
This title is referenced.
Guns, Genes & Fighting Machines: The Making of 'Universal Soldier' (2004)
(Video)
This title is referenced.
This title is referenced.
High Chaparall: Episode #3.2 (2004)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by name
Mentioned by name
Drawn Together: The One Wherein There Is a Big Twist: Part 1 (2004)
(TV Episode)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Robots (2005)
there is a poster in Rodney's room that says "Rock 'Em Sock' Em IV: Red VS Blue"
there is a poster in Rodney's room that says "Rock 'Em Sock' Em IV: Red VS Blue"
Ban the Sadist Videos! Part 2 (2006)
(Video)
Video case is shown.
Video case is shown.
Bummin' It: The Life and Times of Oyster Bummins (2006)
referenced in dialogue
referenced in dialogue
Into the Night with...: Dolph Lundgren und Ralph Herforth (2006)
(TV Episode)
picture
picture
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Hundred Dollar Baby (2006)
(TV Episode)
this movie is referenced in this episode
this movie is referenced in this episode
The Angry Video Game Nerd: Chronologically Confused About Bad Movie and Video Game Sequel Titles (2006)
(TV Episode)
complained about titles name
complained about titles name
The Opponents (2006)
(Video)
the film is discussed and used in clips
the film is discussed and used in clips
Tanner (2007)
Conversation
Conversation
Entourage: Malibooty (2007)
(TV Episode)
Turtle says that Eric didn't like Rocky IV.
Turtle says that Eric didn't like Rocky IV.
Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav (2007)
(TV Movie)
Patton Oswalt referenced Rocky IV and Sylvster Stallone when roasting Flavor Flav.
Patton Oswalt referenced Rocky IV and Sylvster Stallone when roasting Flavor Flav.
Family Guy: Movin' Out (Brian's Song) (2007)
(TV Episode)
Stewie brings out the robot from Rocky IV
Stewie brings out the robot from Rocky IV
Trip & Sloan (2007)
(Short)
Sloan discussed the prevelence of Soviet culture during the 1980's.
Sloan discussed the prevelence of Soviet culture during the 1980's.
South Park: Imaginationland: Episode III (2007)
(TV Episode)
Captain Ivan Drago appears among the villains.
Captain Ivan Drago appears among the villains.
X-Play: Super Mario Special (2007)
(TV Episode)
Morgan mentions Ivan Drago and quotes him.
Morgan mentions Ivan Drago and quotes him.
Doctor Who: The Fires of Pompeii (2008)
(TV Episode)
Donna refers to one of the Pyroviles as "Rocky IV".
Donna refers to one of the Pyroviles as "Rocky IV".
American Dad!: Stanny Slickers II: The Legend of Ollie's Gold (2008)
(TV Episode)
Ivan Drago, the main antagonist from Rocky IV, appears during Stan's song.
Ivan Drago, the main antagonist from Rocky IV, appears during Stan's song.
Disaster Movie (2008)
mentioned by Juney
mentioned by Juney
The Onion News Network: Obama Runs Constructive Criticism Ad Against McCain (2008)
(TV Episode)
Scrolling banner announces Russia warning the world may face more movies like this
Scrolling banner announces Russia warning the world may face more movies like this
Saturday Night Live: Ben Affleck/David Cook (2008)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by John McCain on Weekend Update
Mentioned by John McCain on Weekend Update
Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Big Bird (2008)
(TV Episode)
Kelly says her favorite character from the "Rocky" movies was Drago
Kelly says her favorite character from the "Rocky" movies was Drago
Chowder: Chowder's Catering Company/The Catch Phrase (2008)
(TV Episode)
One of the catch-phrases in Gazpacho's book.
One of the catch-phrases in Gazpacho's book.
Dogtooth (2009)
The older sister sees a tape of Rocky IV and recites the dialogue from this film.
The older sister sees a tape of Rocky IV and recites the dialogue from this film.
Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex's Almost Live Comedy Show (2009)
(TV Short)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Better Off Ted: Lust in Translation (2010)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Phil.
Mentioned by Phil.
Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight (2010)
(Video Game)
Devout (soldier in C&C 4) mimics the phrase of Dolph Lundgren "If he dies, he dies"... with an alternate version: "If I die, I die"
Devout (soldier in C&C 4) mimics the phrase of Dolph Lundgren "If he dies, he dies"... with an alternate version: "If I die, I die"
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Final Exam (2010)
(TV Episode)
At the hotel, Anatoli uses the alias "Ivan Drago."
At the hotel, Anatoli uses the alias "Ivan Drago."
Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster (2010)
The second half of the film is a straight frame-by-frame reenactment of "Rocky IV". Master Hung (Yip Man rival-turned friend) dies in the ring while facing Twister the same way as Apollo Creed dies while facing Ivan Drago which triggers a finale between the main protagonists and antagonists in both films.
The second half of the film is a straight frame-by-frame reenactment of "Rocky IV". Master Hung (Yip Man rival-turned friend) dies in the ring while facing Twister the same way as Apollo Creed dies while facing Ivan Drago which triggers a finale between the main protagonists and antagonists in both films.
How I Met Your Mother: Doppelgangers (2010)
(TV Episode)
Barney says that Ted with his hair dyed blonde looks like Brigitte Nielsen and Dolph Lundgren from the movie.
Barney says that Ted with his hair dyed blonde looks like Brigitte Nielsen and Dolph Lundgren from the movie.
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Anniversary (2010)
(TV Episode)
Dolph Lundgren quotes two famous lines from his Ivan Drago breakthrough role in Rocky IV: "I must break you." and "If you die, you die."
Dolph Lundgren quotes two famous lines from his Ivan Drago breakthrough role in Rocky IV: "I must break you." and "If you die, you die."
The Good Guys: Vacation (2010)
(TV Episode)
mentioned by Stark
mentioned by Stark
Jackass 3D (2010)
Bam attempts another sucker-punching stunt called "Rocky 4"
Bam attempts another sucker-punching stunt called "Rocky 4"
Poker Night at the Inventory (2010)
(Video Game)
The Heavy mentioned he liked the first 20 minutes of the movie.
The Heavy mentioned he liked the first 20 minutes of the movie.
Just Go with It (2011)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Jeopardy!: The IBM Challenge: Day 3 (2011)
(TV Episode)
referenced in clue in "Actors Who Direct" category
referenced in clue in "Actors Who Direct" category
Special Collector's Edition: Masters del universo (2011)
(TV Episode)
Dolph Lundgren movie mentioned
Dolph Lundgren movie mentioned
Forget About It: Rocky (2011)
(TV Episode)
Panda "forgets about it"
Panda "forgets about it"
Real Steel (2011)
"Anything that he sees, he kills!"
"Anything that he sees, he kills!"
Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope (2011)
Stalone talks about this movie.
Stalone talks about this movie.
Bum Reviews: Real Steel (2011)
(TV Episode)
"Zeus is run by Drago and that Russian chick."
"Zeus is run by Drago and that Russian chick."
Nikita: Looking Glass (2011)
(TV Episode)
Birkhoff refers to Volkov as Ivan Drago.
Birkhoff refers to Volkov as Ivan Drago.
The Real Rocky (2011)
(TV Movie)
A "Rocky IV" movie poster is shown.
A "Rocky IV" movie poster is shown.
How I Met Your Mother: The Slutty Pumpkin Returns (2011)
(TV Episode)
Barney arrives at the Halloween party dressed as Apollo Creed, while James Brown's "Livin' in America" plays.
Barney arrives at the Halloween party dressed as Apollo Creed, while James Brown's "Livin' in America" plays.
The Nostalgia Critic: Moulin Rouge (2011)
(TV Episode)
mentioned among the Critic's guilty pleasures.
mentioned among the Critic's guilty pleasures.
The Darkest Hour (2011)
Sean says Ben learned all his Russian from watching this film
Sean says Ben learned all his Russian from watching this film
30 Rock: Today You Are a Man (2012)
(TV Episode)
Hazel says her hero is Ivan Drago from the film
Hazel says her hero is Ivan Drago from the film
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.92 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Michael Clarke Duncan says that hearing "Living in America" reminds him of Rocky and Drago from the film
Michael Clarke Duncan says that hearing "Living in America" reminds him of Rocky and Drago from the film
The Cinema Snob: Ninja Terminator (2012)
(TV Episode)
"You're gonna wanna save that robot so Rocky can give it to Paulie on his birthday."
"You're gonna wanna save that robot so Rocky can give it to Paulie on his birthday."
The Cinema Snob: Goldengirl (2012)
(TV Episode)
"Look at these gadgets, this is more like Rocky IV."
"Look at these gadgets, this is more like Rocky IV."
The Baytown Outlaws (2012)
Chanting "Drago! Drago!" when stitching Lincoln.
Chanting "Drago! Drago!" when stitching Lincoln.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.200 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Jay mentions that Dolph Lundgren was in the film
Jay mentions that Dolph Lundgren was in the film
Dave's Old Porn: Joe Rogan/Ginger Lynn (2012)
(TV Episode)
Title mentioned by Joe Rogan
Title mentioned by Joe Rogan
Big Guns, Bigger Heroes: The 1980's and the Rise of the Action Film (2012)
(Video)
discussed
discussed
I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!: Episode #12.16 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Declan Donnelly asks the question, "Sylvester Stallone starred in the Rocky series of films but in which of these films did he fight Ivan Drago?" Ashley Roberts says, "I have no idea. Three?" Ashley is dunked into a tank of gunge for getting the answer wrong. Declan says, "I'm afraid that is incorrect. Ivan Drago starred in Rocky 4."
Declan Donnelly asks the question, "Sylvester Stallone starred in the Rocky series of films but in which of these films did he fight Ivan Drago?" Ashley Roberts says, "I have no idea. Three?" Ashley is dunked into a tank of gunge for getting the answer wrong. Declan says, "I'm afraid that is incorrect. Ivan Drago starred in Rocky 4."
Revealed: Dolph Lundgren (2013)
(TV Episode)
Dolph Lundgren talks about the movie.
Dolph Lundgren talks about the movie.
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon (2013)
(Video Game)
War by Vince DiCola plays during the ridable Blood Dragon scene at the end of the game and the Blood Dragon says "I must break you". "I Must Break You" is also the name of the mission.
War by Vince DiCola plays during the ridable Blood Dragon scene at the end of the game and the Blood Dragon says "I must break you". "I Must Break You" is also the name of the mission.
Features
Rocky (1976)
Featured in
Siskel & Ebert: Hollywood's New Vandalism (1986)
(TV Episode)
A scene in the boxing ring is shown next to a similar scene in "Raging Bull" (1980) to illustrate the impact of color versus black-and-white.
A scene in the boxing ring is shown next to a similar scene in "Raging Bull" (1980) to illustrate the impact of color versus black-and-white.
Precious Images (1986)
I Love the 80's 3-D: 1985 (2005)
(TV Episode)
They showed clips of it.
They showed clips of it.
The Angry Video Game Nerd: Rocky (2006)
(TV Episode)
Movie clips are used.
Movie clips are used.
The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007)
(TV Special)
clips shown
clips shown
Bigger Stronger Faster* (2008)
Several brief clips
Several brief clips
The Nostalgia Critic: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2008)
(TV Episode)
Clips shown.
Clips shown.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Duplicity/Knowing/I Love You, Man (2009)
(TV Episode)
John Cena's Favorite Film
John Cena's Favorite Film
Transongeist (2009)
(Short)
Linda watches Rocky IV on Television.
Linda watches Rocky IV on Television.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The Hurt Locker/My Sister's Keeper/Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)
(TV Episode)
America's #5 Enemy in the Movies: The Russians.
America's #5 Enemy in the Movies: The Russians.
The Nostalgia Critic: Rocky IV (2010)
(TV Episode)
The movie is reviewed
The movie is reviewed
The Nostalgia Critic: James and the Giant Peach (2011)
(TV Episode)
clip shown
clip shown
Spoofed in
You Can't Do That on Television: Enemies and Paranoia (1986)
(TV Episode)
When Adam is made to wrestle.
When Adam is made to wrestle.
Rocky VI (1986)
(Short)
Moonlighting: Symphony in Knocked Flat (1986)
(TV Episode)
The final boxing match between David and a Russian mirrors the Balboa-Drago-fight. The Rocky anthem can be heard and there's a Stallone look-alike cheering David on.
The final boxing match between David and a Russian mirrors the Balboa-Drago-fight. The Rocky anthem can be heard and there's a Stallone look-alike cheering David on.
Rocky IV: An Animation (1999)
(Short)
Picasso Face (2000)
Scary Movie 2 (2001)
Hatley High (2003)
The Soviet/US chess match is a spoof of the boxing match in the movie
The Soviet/US chess match is a spoof of the boxing match in the movie
'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection (2003)
(Video)
"Living with a Hernia" spoofs James Brown's "Living in America" perfromance in "Rocky IV."
"Living with a Hernia" spoofs James Brown's "Living in America" perfromance in "Rocky IV."
Racing Stripes (2005)
In Rocky IV, Rocky uses low-tech training methods and Ivan uses hi-tech methods. In Racing Stripes, there's a spoof where the zebra represents Rocky and the horse represents Ivan.
In Rocky IV, Rocky uses low-tech training methods and Ivan uses hi-tech methods. In Racing Stripes, there's a spoof where the zebra represents Rocky and the horse represents Ivan.
American Dad!: Threat Levels (2005)
(TV Episode)
When Stan finishes the match, after receiving Francine's help.
When Stan finishes the match, after receiving Francine's help.
Family Guy: Brian Goes Back to College (2005)
(TV Episode)
Brian "training" for his test
Brian "training" for his test
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (2006)
(Video Game)
A film in this title called 'Push-Up: The Movie' spoofs elements of this film.
A film in this title called 'Push-Up: The Movie' spoofs elements of this film.
