Creed (2015)
Kernel Score: 84% · 7,855 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama
Released: 2015-11-25
Runtime: 133 minutes
Is Creed worth watching?
Must-watch. A well-acted, emotional boxing drama that honours Rocky while standing on its own. Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone are both strong, and the fights are shot with real energy.
Watch it if you
- liked the Rocky films
- enjoy underdog sports stories
- want a drama with real heart
Skip it if you
- dislike boxing films
- want something unpredictable
Best for: Feel-good night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Creed
- Stream: Prime Video, Hulu, Paramount+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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 parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Creed is a PG-13 boxing drama about a young man honoring his late father's legacy with the help of a mentor.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Boxing match violence typical of the genre, non-graphic.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Creed
If you liked Creed, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Rocky (1976) — 88%: The original, where the whole story began.
- The Fighter (2010) — 84%: Gritty boxing drama about family and loyalty.
- Million Dollar Baby (2004) — 90%: Powerful boxing drama with a heavy heart.
- Creed II (2018) — 78%: The direct sequel, with Adonis facing his past.
- Creed III (2023) — 79%: Next chapter in Adonis's story.
- Southpaw (2015) — 83%: A fighter rebuilding his life after loss.
Director
Cast
- Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Johnson
- Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa
- Tessa Thompson as Bianca
- Phylicia Rashād as Mary Anne Creed
- Andre Ward as Danny 'Stuntman' Wheeler
- Tony Bellew as 'Pretty' Ricky Conlan
- Ritchie Coster as Pete Sporino
- Jacob 'Stitch' Duran as Stitch
- Graham McTavish as Tommy Holiday
- Malik Bazille as Amir
Creed FAQ
Is Creed worth watching?
Must-watch. A well-acted, emotional boxing drama that honours Rocky while standing on its own. Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone are both strong, and the fights are shot with real energy.
Where can I watch Creed?
In the US you can stream Creed on Prime Video, Hulu and Paramount+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Creed OK for kids?
Creed is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Creed is a PG-13 boxing drama about a young man honoring his late father's legacy with the help of a mentor.
What movies are like Creed?
If you liked Creed, try Rocky, The Fighter, Million Dollar Baby and Creed II.