Rocky's Inspirational Speech to His Son | ROCKY BALBOA
Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) offers his son Robert (Milo Ventimiglia) life advice to help him realize he needs to believe in and fight for himself in order to have the life he wants.
"But it ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep movin’ forward."
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Sylvester Stallone is back in this action-packed sequel and this time he's up against an opponent (Antonio Tarver) who's faster, stronger and 30 years his junior! Milo Ventimiglia and Burt Young are ringside for the hard-hitting battle of the ages!
Directed by: Sylvester Stallone
Written by: Sylvester Stallone
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Burt Young, Antonio Tarver, Milo Ventimiglia
© 2006 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. and Revolution Studios Distribution Company, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Im sure this speech has saved a life somewhere in the world.
It absolutely has.
I think this just saved me.
mine, i wanted to end it and then i watched this
Mine
2 months late to the party. Went through a really rough year during 2020-2021. My favourite science teacher referenced this speech saying 'its not about how hard you hit, its about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward' mainly that conversation that day, and some many after that saved my life. So kinda saved mine
That speech got me sober. Over 5 years now I been clean.
Congrats, man. Keep on going
proud of you
I want to be in the same position as you bud. If you have any tips or tricks let me know.
Good job
Congratulations!
One of the greatest scenes in film history, with one of the best monologues ever written, from one of the greatest actors ever.
Exactly!👍💪😊😍
Agreed. Every. Single. Point.
absolutely. you nailed it
Yep
The kid is overacting the first half of the scene. Kinda awkward to watch.
Rocky isn't just talking to Robert, he's talking to us.
When I look at myself in the past, I don't recognize myself...some punk. I'm better now after breaking from my past and rising again as a new person.
I don't know about you but I get chills everytime I watch this scene
@@otravis676 every time
The speech is brilliant - but it's the end when he speaks directly to his son by saying, "cowards do that, and that ain't you! You're better than that!" gets me every time
I totally agree with u.
Me too
This scene was somehow able to hit harder than any punch thrown in the entire franchise.
you probably never took a punch from dolph lundgren or Mr T...
@@user-qb6mc8zx1y did you?
You are right.
@@user-qb6mc8zx1y Taken harder hits from Life....
It put a tear in my eye for sure.
“But Until you start believing yourself you’re not going to have a life”
my father died years ago, and when I have a hard time at university I watch this video because Rocky reminds me a lot of my father. now that I am graduating, this video holds such a special place in my heart.
That is fantastic
I'm in my first semester of college and it's certainly been a big change for me. I was about to start moping again and this video's gotten me back on track. I'm glad this video has helped you. I'll also be watching it when things get hard.
That's great man. Congratulations. Nobody told me life itself was going to be WAY harder than university. Think of it as a big obstacle and not a finish line. Life just starts after graduation. Keep moving forward. You got this.
@@handlehouseflamingknights6913awesome
God bless you and your father must be so proud
“Don’t forget to visit your mother”. Saddest line ever.
I always come back to this Rocky motivation speech, I'm 26 years old now and this scene still give me chills due to how much I need to believe in what Rocky says
Just keep punching!
@@TexasGolfer always
Just do like he said, keep taking the hits and keep moving forward like he said that’s how winnings done. you know what you’re worth go out and get it
I am reaching here much much later than you in age and I am going to keep on coming here like how you do! Incredible dialog!
There's a reason why the windshield is bigger than the rear view mirror. 😊
Easily one of the best speeches/scenes in a movie ever.
As a son that’s had issues with my father this hit my more than a ton of bricks. Love your father fellas. Regardless of what’s he done or hasn’t done.
Thank you for saying this.
You can love your father but sometimes your father doesn't love you.
Way to make it about u
Love Yourself Father's and Mother's are Humans
@@splash-qi5kn our own love for ourselves comes from the peace in accepting our parents for while they are / was. Can’t control that. But the fact that we love them we also cannot control, regardless of what they’ve done.
This speech still brings tears to my eyes. 43 y/o man tearing up over rocky speech. Lol
It hits hard! It’s a life speech I live by, whenever I get down on myself. I’m 31 years old and every time I come back to this scene it hits harder and harder every single time. And he’s right.
46 years old here and feels the same way 😅
40 y/o and truth
haha, same here lol
Lol, weak
After 32 years of military service and seven university degrees, in 5 minutes, I learned more from this scene about life than any other movie, I cannot thank these actors enough.
Thank you for your service 🫡
Needed to come here after Carl Weather’s passing. He played a huge part in Rocky’s life and beyond!!!! #R.I.P.CarlWeathers💯 #Goat💯
I love when Rocky raises his hand and says how his son used to fit in it, and the son rolls his eyes like what is the old man talking about… And then the power of that speech begins!
I cried when I saw this in the theater. My son got me the poster of this speech for Christmas a few years ago. On the wall in my home office. Now 62, I still cry when I see this scene. Rocky/Stallone epitomizes the human spirit. Thank you Rocky.
so true
This speech is amazing because Sly truly made it on his own. He earned this speech
Well, he did write the movie.. :)
Trully it is
I listen to this speech whenever I feel negative about things in my life 👌
Rocky is right. No one will hit as hard as Life, but it how much you can take and keep moving forward. That is how winning is done. Amazing that this is on film.
My dad sent me this If you read this comment, papa, then just know that it takes a wonderful man to be a friend, a father and a dad at the same time. And you are I 💙 u
Love u more chief
@@tboufarah 💙💙💙 Love u papa
@@Sergiopro2006 thank you, you have both made me cry. I think I'll send my father a message or two.
I think Sly was inspired to write this the way he did based on his own career, which is chock full of hits and failures. No matter what, he kept moving forward and he is still a winner.
Like Nicholas Cage.
There will always be people who see themselves as victims and blame others for their problems; and then there are people like Rocky, who take their own lives into their own hands, and fight. The latter are the winners, no matter whether they succeed or not, because they defeated the hardest opponent - themselves.
My dad died when I was 16. He had been sick for several years with various health problems. He was also an alcoholic. But I have my dad to thank for several things. He was born in Europe and came to America in his 30s, so he gave me life in America where people like Rocky can work hard and keep moving forward. My dad was also a very hard worker. You don't get anywhere without working and my dad did rough physical labor to support his family. My dad was far from perfect and he had many demons in his life. He never really was a father to me due to his illnesses. But I thank my dad for all the things he did do for me. Rocky and other father figures helped me where my dad wasn't able to help me.
Im so sorry for your loss my friend. Alcholism runs in my family and unfort iv succumbed to the illness myself.
My condolences
nice story,, thanks for sharing that bro, made me think
Left his son not only speechless but with the im sorry look in his face.
ikr, he was the literal definition of speechless, who wouldn't be. that kid learned a lesson, i don't even think he was acting at that moment
Just realized his son looked like he was about to cry.
34 years old and recently single. Can’t accept that life wasnt fair during to the breakup and even to now. I had to have Rocky to lift me up. It aint about hard you hit but how hard you hit, it’s about how you can get hit and keep moving forward. Thank you Rocky
Adrian would have these talks with Rocky. Now Rocky is having the same talks with this son.
that is interesting.
I read everybody's comments..but I want to tell you all that I have nobody in this world..No Mother No father..No Brother.. Nobody...Only One Son who's 4yrs old and my wife took him from me and left me..Now I m fighting for my son to get him back in the court...I just want to share my feeling that how hard I felt after watching this scene..😔😔😪😪
Get back together lad...
Jesus knows, and He's right there wanting to be your best friend.
And you will because for you there is no other option. She may win some of the battles but you're out to win the war. You can outlast her, just take the hits and don't give up. Keep on going eventually something's going to give and it ain't you.
@@vianeyalopez Thanks for the support 🙏🏻
@@BabaYaga... Don't give up. If it gets to be too much go break something or go yell at the sky for a minute.
On The Family Stallone, Sly takes his family to Philly and to that same spot. He starts saying the speech and his daughters start saying it! They know every word of that speech. Sly ingrained it into their lives as they grew up. He says of all the great things he’s written, this speech is the best!
I memorized this speech and said to myself from time to time and Keep moving forward.
The best speech ever of all Rocky's
This speech is up there with Rocky 3 when him and Adrian talked on the beach
And in Rocky 5 where he was loosing respect from his family because of Tommy Gunn.
Which Rocky is this clip from?
@@RobertPrestonHill Rocky Balboa (2006)
One of the very best inspiration speeches ever he was not just talking to his son but to all of us too 😊❤
My favorite speech in the Rocky Balboa franchise and 12 years later He and Rocky Jr reconcile because of The Italian Stallion finally getting to know his grandson named Logan and Logan looks like his late grandma Adrian
I've been a fan of Rocky since #1 came out in theatres. Rocky has never been about fighting. The 1st 3 were a love story. Since then, they've been a life story. That's what this old Rocky fan sees anyway.
I totally agree with you
I love Rocky IV. Russia/Drago! Training hand made differently, in the cold, he does it with heart, determination! But eventually, Adrian shows up. And they motivates Rocky to keep going, for himself, family, and Apollo! Rocky V is classic, street fight, helps his son stand up for himself, and money/cars/houses = materialist things vs. family, heart, determination to do something. Even Creed 1-3 are valuable lessons for the younger generation under 40 years of age. Come from something and turn into something bigger! Earn it, fight for it, don’t stop!
The entire franchise leads up to this monologue, which describes her in one sentence, brilliantly!
I first saw this as a 19 year old in the cinema and thought it was a nice scene. Now as a father of a one year old son, I come back and watch this quite frequently and get emotional every time. Simply magnificent, arguably the most powerful scene in the whole franchise
Gave me direction on My darkest days. Thank you Rocko.
This is the scene that taught me about accountability and I always reflect on it. “ you ain’t where you want to be because of him or her or anybody, cowards do that and that’s not you.”
2:39 “Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get it and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!” ~ Rocky
One of the best lines in this scene is the unspoken one when Rocky gestures to himself as the “big shadow” that his son is using as an excuse.
This is literally my inner monologue everyday. It's always a pull and a tug between the man I want to be and my self doubt.
The best speech about life . Everyone should listen to this speech. Learning to keep pushing forward . Every time I feel low I listen to this speech. Truly inspirational.
When my son is old enough to blame other people for his problems I will show him this
This clip should be shown in all the schools/ universities around the world.
I totally agree
The greatest speech not only in the franchise but probably of all movies in general!
While I like the Rocky movies I wouldn't consider myself a Fan but man I can say that this scene is one of the best scenes in cinema history. That speech hits so hard and true.
Unpopular opinion: this is the best part of the all the Rockies since IV.
I grew up watching Rocky, and when this film came out, I was an adult. I never, ever, forgot this scene because when I had kids... this was my credo to be there for them. Tough love and it is not about how hard you hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. Forever. Thanks, Rock, thanks for showing me how to fight.
Life is the hardest fight you will ever have but you can beat life you are the champ pcb and wbc boxing
Sylvester Stallone talented man who created something great that’s on screen for over 40 years. Rocky Balboa my only favourite sports Movie.
I have 3 sons im done paying child support, im not in there lives, i live on the other side of canada, we dont speak, i chose to move away to find work, to keep moving forward, i was in a homeless shelter in london ontario, now i live in Edmonton alberta i work full time in the alberta oilpatch , i havent drank in 3 years, im 53. I'm not someone to look up too, but I've always worked, never given up.
This is literally the second time, I've heard that speech, and the first time I heard it, touched my heart so deeply, it stuck with me and brought tears to my eyes
Thank you, Rocky, thank you. Sometimes I just need that reminder.
It is always good to rewatch this.
This may be the best motivational speech ever to appear in a movie. And both actors were perfect.
Many young people in this generation will never grow up to experience tough love from a father…This scene is still blessing so many people. I still have tears in my eye when I watch it almost 20 years later.
With all honesty and seriousness, this scene changed my life for the better, best, and greater good. It broadened my mental capacity and helped me developed a much bigger and better mindset than I had before I discovered this.
I have this speech printed on canvas on my feature wall. I have struggled with mental health for years. Each morning, I see a reminder I can take hits and keep moving forward and it really helps.
This speech never fails to make me cry. Heard this speech again yesterday after a few months and the amount of tears I shedded was insane. Love this movie to death and grateful for this speech
The most honest and truthful description of what life about.
Growing without a father and listening to this hits harder. thanks, Rocky. For teaching me how to get hit and keep moving forward.
I love this speech, it's because of this speech I became as brave as ipman and faced off with 15 thugs in an arcade arm with a baton on my left hand and a parang on my right hand. Ofc I wasn't alone I had my best friend next to me who was welding a stool
When he talks about the privilege that was watching his kid grow up, is just like that. Is the most incredible privilege of all, see your kids grow and the profound hope that they´ll become good people.
I slipped and fell on the floor today because the floor was wet. My fiance came back from the store just in time and saw me on the floor. He reminded me of this video ☺️ I told him I need help getting up off the floor. On the first attempt I lost my footing and slipped again on the floor. On the second attempt I told him to play this video. I cried when Rocky said "It ain't about how hard you hit, its about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward ⏩" "Cowards do that AND THAT'S NOT YOU, until you start believing in yourself you're not going to have a life!" Those words gave me the strength and the encouragement to give it a second try to push up on my own strength off the floor. I bruised my arm and bumped my knee when I fell the first time. I noticed my left big toe was bleeding and I must have injured it when I fell. My fiance took care of my toe, wiped up the blood from the floor and put a bandaid on my injury 🤕 We played this video a second time and I didn't fall. It gave me strength to "not give up!"☺️ I pushed my body up off the floor and stabilized my balance to stand up and get on the bed. 🛏️ With the help of my fiance he pushed me unto the bed gently as I stood up and I managed to get on top of the bed. I did it! I didn't give up. I know this was lenthy BUT I needed Rocky to speak to me (and my fiance) to NOT TO GIVE UP! #BeEncouraged🏆
Prime example why "Rocky" is my favorite movie/franchise of all time. Always inspiring. I get choked up every time I see scenes like this.
17 yr old here and this speech really motivates me before going to school to get through the day lol
Life struggle in one line ...Rocky Rock ...life is all about to do our dharm ( our duty ) .. great 🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍
Thanks you rocky. I need to hear this today. I appreciate it so much. This is a great inspirational speech.
The sound of a father saying you are no coward but your actions are like one who is, that is love.
KEEP MOVING FORWARD
One of the Best Motivation I have ever come across in Life.
I've suffered so much in life from the moment losing a parent who never really cared to begin with them to suffer from bpd and psychotic hallucinations living with a permanent bully putting me down and reminded me off all I lose and the things I don't have to live and be there for a son to have him ripped from my life in an instant to raising a 2nd child almost single handely for the last 3 years to be left with no family's or friends justify trauma of the last decade and the daughter who keeps me going this speech speaks to me.
Love this scene, & its amazing & inspirational speech. Very awesomely motivational. It also induces these vivid & powerful flashbacks of a long ago time when my father was imparting his built up experience & wisdom, offering me advice, insights & these sage perspectives that, upon reflection, made total sense, & came straight from the heart. Wish I listened to him more (there was a lot of Rocky Balboa in him, huge hearted, patient & gentle as he was, yet also very wise to the ways of the world). If I could ever offer any genuine tribute to honor him hopefully these comments of heartfelt appreciation do just that. He was a Great Guy at heart, as my father is very missed.
From chills to tears. Beyond amazing.
Speechless, this scene leaves me. I quote this almost every day to myself. God Bless Rocky!
A lot of comments about how incredibly good the lines are. But I can't stop thinking about his amazing delivery. ❤
It’s amazing how you can feel like Rocky is talking to you personally. I really needed this on one of the worst days of my life.
He don’t have a son in real life that I know of but he says keep punching and I will. In movie land and he has a son and in real life he was blessed with 3 living children. 3 more than sone of us got so I know he’s thankful and fans are thankful for his motivation. Thanks Sly for making movies to motivate people.
He had two Sons in real life from a previous marriage, Sage Stallone passed away and actually played Rocky’s son in Rocky 5
@@Dannycwhite my condolences to him and his family.
Greatest speech in history. Whenever I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed I watch this speech. “It’s about how much you can take and keep moving forward”
This speech changed my life.
Always listen to your father's wisdom. Just lost my pops. But I still hear his wisdom.
Sometimes when I dont have the words ...I play this for my friends ...and sometimes for myself. It motivates us together...its beautiful
That's a very potent scene. Much wisdom there. I've heard and read wisdom before but the emotion in this scene is what hits the hardest coming from Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) to his son Robert (Milo). Words to live by for sure.
I have to listen to this speech every now and then just to remind myself and put things into perspective.
Until you start believing in yourself, you're not going to have a life.. This word hit me like a heavy punch.
I've watched this scene over 100 times an I just noticed something. As Rocky is talking to his son and trying to get him to wake up and shake off the bitterness, jealousy and envy, you can see where Robert is really taking in Rocky's powerful words. If you watch closely at 2:53, his sons facial expression shows that Rocky is touching his heart and really getting through to him. Robert's demeanor changes and its easy to miss, but when you re-watch it, it's very powerful in its own way.
A good speech between son and father
This is a great scene as father gave his son a great lesson about self respect and life.
It doesn't matter how many times I see this scene it still feels like the same time. Some of the best teachings you can get, great job Sly
Ain't nobody can give that speech better than rocky balboa. He took hits better than anyone and he always kept moving forward
I rewatch this video all the time. Always brings tears to my eyes. Keep moving forward everyone 💪🏻♥️
I learned a lot about fatherhood from these characters. Their speeches are the epitome of wisdom. I'm going to be quoting these when my daughter grows up. Thank you, Rocky.
this is one of the best quote i heard and true to my heart. i have shared even to my daughters.
Keep moving forward, dont blame other ❤
"Don't forget to visit your mother" man thats a cold follow up line
This speech reminds me each day to keep moving forward and never give up 👌
This speech is what is getting me through my marathon training with countless injuries
Brilliant 👏 👏
The speech still gives me chills ❤
this is what the world needs to hear right now!