40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic (2019) watch online HD

Over forty years after the release of Rocky (1976), Sylvester Stallone recounts the making of the beloved classic that made him an icon.

In 1976, a low budget movie written by an unknown actor was released, inspiring audiences around the world to go the distance. Rocky (1976) became the ultimate underdog film. Over forty years later, Sylvester Stallone recounts the making of the beloved classic through rare home movies provided by Director John G. Avildsen and Production Manager Lloyd Kaufman.

Sylvester Stallone pitched the idea to director Derek Wayne Johnson and producer Chris May after a private screening of their documentary John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017), in which Stallone is also featured.

Oscar-winning director John G. Avildsen shot most of the behind-the-scenes and rehearsal footage featured in this documentary during the making of Rocky (1976).

This documentary was originally intended to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Rocky (1976) in 2016, hence the title. Due to certain delays, production was put off for a couple of years.

Some of the behind-the-scenes footage featured in this documentary was found in Troma Entertainment President Lloyd Kaufman's basement nearly forty years after it was filmed. Mr. Kaufman worked as the Production Manager on Rocky (1976).