Rocky (1976)

Drama
→ Influenced 2 films

An uneducated collector for a Philadelphia loan shark is given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fight against the world heavyweight boxing champion.

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Good Will Hunting
Good Will Hunting (1997)1
 Spider-Man
Spider-Man (2002)2

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Influenced

  1. Good Will Hunting (1997)
    "Matt Damon cited Sylvester Stallone's journey with "Rocky" as a significant influence. Stallone's insistence on starring in his own screenplay inspired Damon and Ben Affleck to retain control over their script and roles in "Good Will Hunting."" Bostonmagazine source
  2. Spider-Man (2002)
    "The creators of *Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse* (2018) looked to *Rocky* for structural inspiration. They appreciated the film's extended first act, which allows audiences to deeply connect with the protagonist before the main plot unfolds, a technique they applied to develop Miles Morales's character." How Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky Influenced Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Eric Eisenberg Cinemablend