John G. Avildsen
John G. Avildsen is credited on 19 movies, best known by TMDB votes for Rocky, The Karate Kid and Rocky V.
Born December 21, 1935 in Oak Park, Illinois, USA; died June 16, 2017.
Filmography · 19 titles
US streaming apps shown for the 12 best-known titles, checked October 6, 2026. Tap any title for where it streams and what it costs.
Rocky
1976 · Movie
On Paramount+ and Prime Video
The Karate Kid
1984 · Movie
On Netflix and YouTube TV
Rocky V
1990 · Movie
On Paramount+ and Prime Video
The Karate Kid Part II
1986 · Movie
On Netflix and YouTube TV
The Karate Kid Part III
1989 · Movie
On Netflix and YouTube TV
Lean On Me
1989 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
Inferno
1999 · Movie
On Howdy
American Satan
2017 · Movie
On Fandor
The Power of One
1992 · Movie
Free with ads on Plex
For Keeps
1988 · Movie
On Howdy
Neighbors
1981 · Movie
On Howdy
8 Seconds
1994 · Movie
On Howdy
Save the Tiger
1973 · Movie
Joe
1970 · Movie
The Formula
1980 · Movie
A Night in Heaven
1983 · Movie
Cry Uncle!
1971 · Movie
W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings
1975 · Movie
Happy New Year
1987 · Movie
About John G. Avildsen
John Guilbert Avildsen (December 21, 1935 – June 16, 2017) was an American film director. He won the Academy Award for Best Director in 1977 for Rocky. Other films he directed include Joe, Save the Tiger, Fore Play, The Formula, Neighbors, For Keeps, Lean on Me, The Power of One, 8 Seconds,...
Biography from TMDB, written by its community.