I Play Rocky
The true underdog story.
PG-13 / 2h 08m / Drama · History
In theaters Fri, Nov 20, 2026
About the film
The electrifying true story about an unknown actor with an unshakable belief that he wasn't just meant to write Rocky—he was meant to be Rocky Balboa. Told "no" at every turn, Sylvester Stallone bets everything on himself, holding the line on playing the lead against seemingly impossible odds.
I Play Rocky, directed by Peter Farrelly (Green Book, Dumb and Dumber), tells the true story of an unknown actor who believes he was meant to be Rocky Balboa. Stars Anthony Ippolito with AnnaSophia Robb, Stephan James and Matt Dillon in a PG-13 drama.
- Directed by
- Peter Farrelly
- Starring
- Anthony Ippolito, AnnaSophia Robb, Stephan James, Matt Dillon
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