I Play Rocky

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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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Jake Coyle

Associated Press

37 min ago

2.5/4

An affectionate ode to the oft-quoted, frequently forgotten William Goldman quote: In the movies, “Nobody knows anything.”

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Monica Castillo

AV Club

5 hrs ago

B-

Despite the setbacks, concessions, and copious penny-pinching, our heroes get their victory lap and remind us that the appeal of rooting for the underdog has yet to go out of style.

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Alonso Duralde

The Film Verdict

1 day ago

Screenwriter Peter Gamble and director Peter Farrelly find a way to retell Rocky even as they’re crafting a movie about the unlikely creation, production, and success of Rocky.

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Kathia Woods

Cup of Soul

34 min ago

7/10

Peter Farrelly's 'I Play Rocky' tells how Sylvester Stallone bet on himself to make 'Rocky.' Anthony Ippolito is the real deal. Rating: 7/10.

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Jack Martin

Film Feeder

8 hrs ago

3/5

It’s got good heart, an inspiring message, and a magnetic lead turn which all help to reiterate how Rocky, even as it marks its fiftieth decade, continues to resonate with so many people to this day, including and especially Stallone himself.

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

9 hrs ago

4.5/5

Much like the film that inspired it, I Play Rocky is a remarkable underdog story about believing in yourself when practically everyone else is telling you no.

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R T

@RT65774866 23 min ago

Fun time at the movies. Hearing what it took to make Rocky makes it that much more special of a film.

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B P

@Bradster69 5 hrs ago

Worth a Watch

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Jacob W

@RT17896586 7 hrs ago

While thi is is a great movie it’s disappointing that Sly is not in it the movie. That said the story is compelling and entertaining. Giving the audience an insight of Hollywood during that time. While this is yet another bio pic it is well worth watching as it shows people’s attitudes towards outsiders trying to make it. As well as despite all the temptations and carrots they offer. Such as more money if you stick with your conviction great things happen

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L P

@RT80655832 21 hrs ago

Saw as a screen unseen! Thoroughly enjoyed. I recommend you watch the 1976 original in advance.

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Chris

1 day ago

The acting the action the whole thing is really bad.

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Ruben G

@RubenG 1 day ago

Anticipating this movie for months and I’m glad I got to see an early screening. Anthony Ippolito did great portraying Stallone and Annasophia Robb’s performance made me really love her character. The story keeps you constantly engaged

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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 the line on playing the lead against seemingly impossible odds. The result is the ultimate underdog story behind the ultimate underdog movie.

Director: Peter Farrelly
Producer: Toby Emmerich, Christian Baha, Paul Currie, Peter Farrelly, Michele Weiss
Screenwriter: Peter Gamble
Distributor: Amazon MGM Studios
Production Co: Fireside Films, Baha Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Brief Sexual Material|Strong Language|Smoking)
Genre: Drama, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 6, 2026, Limited
Runtime: 2h 8m

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