Rocky V is a 1990 sports drama film and the fifth installment in the Rocky film series. It stars Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa, Talia Shire as Adrian Balboa, and introduces Sage Stallone as Rocky's son, Robert, and Tommy Morrison as Tommy "Machine" Gunn, a talented young boxer that Rocky takes under his wing.
The film picks up where Rocky IV left off, with Rocky retiring from boxing after a career that included numerous brutal matches. Having accumulated a large fortune, Rocky returns home to Philadelphia with his family. However, when he discovers that his accountant embezzled his money, Rocky is forced to sell his mansion and move back to his old neighborhood.
As Rocky struggles to adapt to his new life, he becomes involved in the boxing world again when he meets Tommy Gunn, a promising young fighter who idolizes him. Rocky takes Tommy under his wing, training him and helping him to rise through the ranks. However, when Tommy turns on Rocky and signs with a rival promoter, their relationship turns sour.
Determined to prove that he still has what it takes, Rocky challenges Tommy to a street fight. The two meet in an alleyway, where they engage in a brutal brawl that ends with Rocky coming out on top. He then reunites with his family and opens a new gym, where he trains aspiring boxers and reflects on his long and storied career.
Rocky V received mixed reviews from critics, with many criticizing it for being formulaic and lacking the heart of the earlier films in the series. However, it remains a beloved entry in the franchise for many fans, thanks in large part to Stallone's performance and the emotional resonance of its themes of redemption and mentorship.