Watch John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs

John G. Avildsen's films inspired millions of underdogs and shaped popular culture for decades, yet most people don't even know his name. Discover the unknown legend behind Rocky and The Karate Kid in this official biography about a prolific filmmaker who directed seven actors to Academy Award nominations and earned his own Oscar for Best Director.

John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs is a 2017 documentary with a runtime of 1 hour and 18 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.6.