Movies like Rocky II

Clint Eastwood’s Oscar-winning film features the journey of an underdog female boxer, echoing the themes of perseverance and determination found in Rocky II. The emotional depth and dramatic fight scenes will resonate with fans of the Rocky series.

Martin Scorsese's masterpiece delves into the tumultuous life and career of boxer Jake LaMotta. While it is much darker and more stylized than Rocky II, it shares the boxing milieu and raw character study that fans of the Rocky series may appreciate.

This true story of boxer 'Irish' Micky Ward, played by Mark Wahlberg, and his half-brother, Dicky Eklund, captures the spirit of perseverance against all odds. Like Rocky II, the emphasis on family and overcoming personal demons will strike a chord with viewers.

Based on a true story, this film stars Russell Crowe as James J. Braddock, a down-and-out boxer who makes a miraculous comeback. Its Depression-era setting provides a gritty backdrop, similar to the feel of Rocky II.

A spin-off from the Rocky saga, Creed explores the boxing world through the eyes of Adonis Creed, Apollo Creed's son, with Sylvester Stallone's Rocky Balboa as his mentor. The legacy and spirit of Rocky II live on in this critically acclaimed film.

The Rocky franchise doesn't slow down, and neither does its eponymous hero. In Rocky IV, he faces Ivan Drago, a formidable Soviet boxer, adding a Cold War element. Fans of Rocky II's mix of personal drama and in-ring action will find much to love here.

Continuing the saga of the underdog boxer, Rocky Balboa, this sequel heightens the drama and the stakes. If you reveled in the heart and grit of Rocky II, watching Rocky face new challenges and adversaries in Rocky III is a natural progression for your movie marathon.

Jake Gyllenhaal stars as a boxer who must fight to redeem himself and win back his daughter. Its theme of redemption and personal struggle, as well as its intense boxing scenes, aligns it closely with the emotional beats of Rocky II.