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I Play Rocky

  • 2026
  • PG-13
  • 2h 8m
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Anthony Ippolito in I Play Rocky (2026)
The film is an 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. The result is the ultimate underdog story behind the ultimate underdog movie.
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Sylvester Stallone, then a failing actor, writes the ultimate underdog story and must fight for his chance to play the role of a lifetime - Rocky Balboa.Sylvester Stallone, then a failing actor, writes the ultimate underdog story and must fight for his chance to play the role of a lifetime - Rocky Balboa.Sylvester Stallone, then a failing actor, writes the ultimate underdog story and must fight for his chance to play the role of a lifetime - Rocky Balboa.

  • Director
    • Peter Farrelly
  • Writer
    • Peter Gamble
  • Stars
    • AnnaSophia Robb
    • Jay Duplass
    • P.J. Byrne
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    • POPULARITY
    514
    146
    • Director
      • Peter Farrelly
    • Writer
      • Peter Gamble
    • Stars
      • AnnaSophia Robb
      • Jay Duplass
      • P.J. Byrne
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    Releases November 20, 2026
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    AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb
    • Sasha Czack
    Jay Duplass
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    • John Avildsen
    P.J. Byrne
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    • Irwin Winkler
    Matt Dillon
    Matt Dillon
    • Frank Stallone Sr.
    Toby Kebbell
    Toby Kebbell
    • Robert Chartoff
    Anthony Ippolito
    Anthony Ippolito
    • Sylvester Stallone
    Tracy Letts
    Tracy Letts
    • Sandy Maddox
    Erik Palladino
    Erik Palladino
    • Pete
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    • Carl Weathers
    Kiki Seto
    Kiki Seto
    • Talia Shire
    Alexander Roberts
    Alexander Roberts
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    John Patrick Jordan
    • Martin Kessler
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    • Grant Bader
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    Nikki Tyler-Flynn
    • Linda
    Saul Stein
    Saul Stein
    • Sal
    Paul Sloan
    Paul Sloan
    • Ronnie
    Scot Teller
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    • Burt Young
    • Director
      • Peter Farrelly
    • Writer
      • Peter Gamble
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    • Trivia
      Sylvester Stallone commented that he had not been contacted by anyone regarding the film's production, and that he only learned about its existence after reading about it in the news. However later, after seing the trailer he said "Every Story has a start and I am looking forward to see it coming to life. Congratulations to the cast and crew of 'I play Rocky'. Keep it up!"
    • Quotes
      • Sylvester Stallone: [from trailer] This movie, it's about having a belief in yourself. It's about going the distance. I put my heart and soul on the page. If I'm not willing to live up to what I wrote, then what's the point? So, do you believe in me... or not?
    • Connections
      References Rocky (1976)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 20, 2026 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Yo soy Rocky
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA(location)
    • Production companies
      • Baha Productions
      • Fireside Films
      • International Media Funds Management
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 8m(128 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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