#8 – Rocky IV (1985)
So even though this film doesn’t play on the Christmas time of year at all, it does take place on Christmas. Besides, how can you not love Rocky IV? While not the best entry in the franchise, it’s not the worst either. This was probably the most commercial of the lot, but it also played on that whole East vs. West vibe and since the Cold War hadn’t ended yet, Russia was still perceived as the enemy. Seeing Rocky win over the hardened crowd was a great scene….if not a bit cheesy and far-fetched. Plus…it’s got a great training montage.
