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Between the Winter Olympics, the NBA Finals (go Knicks!) and the FIFA World Cup, 2026 has been an especially sporty year so far, so it feels fitting that this year marks the big 50th anniversary of one of the greatest sports movies of all time — we're talking, of course, about that legendary boxing flick, "Rocky."Written by and starring Sylvester Stallone, the 1976 classic is a rousing, rags-to-riches underdog story that not only redefined cinema but also, through those energetic training montages, that instantly iconic score and Stallone's own dogged determination to get the movie made, is one of the most inspiring watches we've seen on any screen.In the five decades since the Best Picture-winning ring drama first premiered in theaters, "Rocky" was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant" and spawned eight sequels, including the critically acclaimed "Creed" trilogy. But this year's big anniversary is an opportune time to go back to the Balboa beginnings with a "Rocky" rewatch. Helpfully, the sports drama is available to stream on Netflix right now.What is 'Rocky' about?
