Rocky VI is currently streaming on The Criterion Channel

Rocky VI (1986)9 minComedy, MusicRating 56/100

Liberally reinterpreting Sly Stallone’s inspiring underdog story, Aki Kaurismäki takes his typical deadpan humour to a whole other level with this exuberant 80s short-film satire. Relentless glam-rock guitar riffs soundtrack this pain-and-gain parody—outrageous, outlandish, and a little bit sad!

Cast: Silu Seppälä, Sakari Kuosmanen, Heinäsirkka, Mato Valtonen, Juuso Hirvikangas, Matti Pellonpää, Jaakko Talaskivi

Director: Aki Kaurismäki