19 Most passion-driven characters we see in movies

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The Wolf of Wall Street (Image via Red Granite Pictures)
The Wolf of Wall Street (Image via Red Granite Pictures)

3) Rocky Balboa (Rocky, 1976)

Rocky (Image via United Artists)
Rocky (Image via United Artists)

Rocky Balboa’s obsession isn’t about winning—it’s about proving he belongs. The world sees him as a washed-up nobody, but he refuses to accept that. He trains relentlessly, pushing himself to exhaustion for one shot at respect. His fight against Apollo Creed isn’t just physical—it’s about proving his worth. His drive makes Rocky feel bigger than boxing. When he refuses to stay down, it turns a simple sports movie into a powerful story of determination.

Edited by Sangeeta Mathew
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