In the 1976 film Rocky, on what date was the film released in the United States?

The 1976 film Rocky was released in the United States on November 21, 1976.

United Artists distributed the film, which premiered during the Thanksgiving season. Its release turned a comparatively modest boxing drama into a major commercial and cultural success. The movie was produced on a limited budget and became one of the defining sports films of the 1970s.

Rocky was written by Sylvester Stallone, who also played Rocky Balboa. The story follows the Philadelphia club boxer after he receives an unexpected opportunity to challenge heavyweight champion Apollo Creed.

A common mix-up is confusing the film’s release date with the date of the Academy Awards ceremony. Rocky was released in 1976 but won the Academy Award for Best Picture at the ceremony held in 1977.