22 Oct 2026
In theatres
I Play Rocky
- Release date
- 6 November 2026
- Rating
- 8.8 / 10 on TMDB
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I Play Rocky released in theatres on Friday, 6 November 2026.
The 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.
Audience anticipation6
Cast
Anthony IppolitoSylvester Stallone
AnnaSophia RobbSasha Czack
P.J. ByrneIrwin Winkler
Toby KebbellRobert Chartoff
Jay DuplassJohn Avildsen
Tracy LettsSandy Maddox
Matt DillonFrank Stallone Sr.
Stephan JamesCarl Weathers
Cast and portraits from TMDB.
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