The Best Sylvester Stallone Movies
Here is a list of the best Sylvester Stallone movies, ranked in order from best to worst by movie fans just like you. Sylvester Stallone has been working in Hollywood since 1970, but he didn't become a star until he wrote and starred in Rocky in 1976. Sylvester Stallone's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world.
The order of these top Sylvester Stallone movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Sylvester Stallone movies will be at the top of the list. Sylvester Stallone has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Sylvester Stallone movie of all time is. If you think the best Sylvester Stallone role from his illustrious filmography isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Sylvester Stallone performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.
Examples of films on this list include The Expendables, First Blood and more.
"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Sylvester Stallone movies?" and "What are the greatest Sylvester Stallone roles of all time?" If you are a fan of Stallone's action-packed films, you might also like our list of the best Arnold Schwarzenegger movies and best Bruce Willis movies.
Woody Allen and Renny Harlin are among those who have directed Sylvester Stallone at one point or another during their careers in the film industry. Movie fans who love Sylvester Stallone have also been known to enjoy films starring Mel Gibson and Pierce Brosnan.
- Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burgess Meredith
- Released: 1976
- Directed by: John G. Avildsen
Character: Robert "Rocky" Balboa
Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), a small-time boxer from working-class Philadelphia, is arbitrarily chosen to take on the reigning world heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), when the ...more - Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Brian Dennehy
- Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young
- Released: 1985
- Directed by: Sylvester Stallone
Character: Robert "Rocky" Balboa
After reclaiming the boxing championship title, Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) plans to retire and live with his wife, Adrian (Talia Shire). However, during an exhibition match, Rocky's friend ...more - Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burgess Meredith
- Released: 1979
- Directed by: Sylvester Stallone
Character: Robert "Rocky" Balboa
Although working-class Philadelphia boxer Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) lost his high-profile bout with the cocky world champion Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), his Cinderella story has caught the ...more - Sylvester Stallone, Mr. T, Talia Shire
- Released: 1982
- Directed by: Sylvester Stallone
Character: Robert "Rocky" Balboa
Having become the world heavyweight champion, former working-class boxer Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) is rich and famous beyond his wildest dreams, which has made him lazy and overconfident. In ...more - Sylvester Stallone, Julie Benz, Matthew Marsden
- Released: 2008
- Directed by: Sylvester Stallone
Character: John J. Rambo
Having long-since abandoned his life as a lethal soldier, John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) lives a solitary life near the Thai border. Two weeks after guiding a missionary (Julie Benz) and her ...more