Watch A New Look At I Play Rocky

The Story Behind Modern Cinema’s Greatest Underdog

I Play Rocky is the story of the making of Stallone’s iconic film in cinemas now and here’s a new first look at it…

I Play Rocky is a 2026 American biographical drama film directed by Peter Farrelly and written by Peter Gamble. It follows the development and production of the film Rocky (1976). Anthony Ippolito stars as Sylvester Stallone, alongside AnnaSophia Robb, Toby Kebbell, P. J. Byrne, Jay Duplass, Matt Dillon, Stephan James, and Tracy Letts.

I Play Rocky premiered at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, where it was nominated for the People’s Choice Award. The film is scheduled to begin a limited theatrical release by Amazon MGM Studios in the United States on 6 November 2026, expanding nationwide on 20 November. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for Ippolito’s performance.