I Play Rocky

I Play Rocky

The true story of Sylvester Stallone's refusal to sell his Rocky screenplay unless he could star in the film himself.

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I Play Rocky Trailer Reveals the Underdog Story Behind Rocky (09/08/2026)

Anthony Ippolito stars as a young Sylvester Stallone in I Play Rocky, the true story of Stallone's fight to make Rocky while insisting he play the lead himself. Peter Farrelly directs the Amazon MGM Studios film, which opens in select theaters November 6, 2026 before expanding later in November.

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StudioAmazon MGM Studios

Year

GenresBiography, Drama

DirectorPeter Farrelly

StarringAnthony Ippolito, AnnaSophia Robb, Toby Kebbell, P.J. Byrne, Jay Duplass, Kiki Seto, Matt Dillon, Stephan James, Tracy Letts