I Play Rocky

I Play Rocky

Theatrical - Wide 2026-11-06

Cast Anthony Ippolito Stephan James Matt Dillon AnnaSophia Robb P.J. Byrne
Directed by Peter Farrelly

Language: English

Production Company: Eden Rock Media, Baha Productions, Fireside Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Genres: Drama

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Synopsis

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... See more 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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