Creed (2015)
Ryan Coogler's electrifying sports drama reignites the Rocky universe, following a young fighter determined to step out of his father's legendary shadow.
Creed - Movie Information
- Original Title: Creed
- Release Year: 2015
- Directed by: Ryan Coogler
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 2h 13m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, Spanish
- Release Date (Theatrical): November 25, 2015 (Canada - 14A), November 25, 2015 (United States - PG-13), January 15, 2016 (United Kingdom - 12A), January 14, 2016 (Germany - 12), January 13, 2016 (France - U), November 27, 2015 (India), November 26, 2015 (New Zealand), November 26, 2015 (Australia - M), January 14, 2016 (Brazil - 12), January 29, 2016 (Mexico - B-15), January 14, 2016 (Italy - T), February 5, 2016 (Spain - 12)
- Alternative Titles: Крід (UA), Creed: The Rocky Legacy (AU), Creed: 1 - La leyenda de Rocky (ES), Крид: Наследие Рокки (RU), Rocky VII (US), Creed - The Legacy of Rocky (SE), Creed: Corazón de campeón (AR)
- Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, New Line Cinema, Chartoff-Winkler Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
Creed - Plot
The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.
Creed - Trailer
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Your legacy is more than a name.
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Creed - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Ryan Coogler
Main Cast
- Michael B. Jordan
- Sylvester Stallone
- Tessa Thompson
- Phylicia Rashād
- Andre Ward
- Tony Bellew
- Ritchie Coster
- Jacob 'Stitch' Duran
- Graham McTavish
- Malik Bazille
Writers
- Aaron Covington
- Ryan Coogler
Producers
- David Winkler
- Kevin King Templeton
- Sylvester Stallone
- Charles Winkler
- William Chartoff
Creed - FAQs
Where can you stream or watch Creed?
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Is Creed based on a true story?
Creed is not based on a true story. It is a fictional continuation of the Rocky franchise, following Adonis Johnson, the invented son of Apollo Creed. While the film draws on real boxing culture and authentic training details, all characters and events are entirely fictional.
Did Sylvester Stallone win an Oscar for Creed?
Sylvester Stallone won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Rocky Balboa in Creed and received an Academy Award nomination in the same category. It was a widely celebrated comeback, marking his first major awards recognition for the Rocky role in nearly four decades.
Who are the main actors in Creed?
Creed stars Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Johnson and Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa. The supporting cast includes Tessa Thompson as Bianca, Phylicia Rashād as Mary Anne Creed, real-life boxing champions Andre Ward and Tony Bellew, Graham McTavish, and Wood Harris as Tony 'Little Duke' Burton.
What is Creed about?
Creed follows Adonis Johnson, the illegitimate son of legendary heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, as he seeks to forge his own identity in professional boxing. He enlists the reluctant Rocky Balboa as his trainer, and together they prepare for a high-stakes fight while confronting personal demons and the weight of a famous name.
What is the age rating for Creed?
Creed is rated PG-13 in the United States, meaning it may be unsuitable for children under 13 without parental guidance. The rating reflects the film's intense boxing sequences, some language, and mature dramatic themes. In the UK it carries a 12A certificate, and in Australia an M classification.
How long is Creed?
Creed has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes). The film was directed by Ryan Coogler and released in the United States on November 25, 2015. Its pacing balances extended training montages, character-driven drama, and two major boxing bouts across its runtime.
Who directed Creed and who wrote the screenplay?
Creed was directed by Ryan Coogler, who co-wrote the screenplay with Aaron Covington. Coogler, then best known for Fruitvale Station, brought a fresh, kinetic visual style to the Rocky universe. His direction earned widespread critical praise and helped launch both his career and Michael B. Jordan's to new heights.
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