Yo, Adrian: Photos From 40 years of ‘Rocky’ Share:“Rocky,” a small-budget film made for just a little more than $1 million, premiered on November 21, 1976, and went on to become the year’s biggest box-office hit. It won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture. – READ MORE Share: Previous Article Hillary Clinton: Wanted to ‘Curl Up’ and ‘Never Leave The House Again’ After Election Day Defeat Next Article Pluto's icy surface may conceal a vast ocean, say researchers