Sly
“Meet the man behind the hero.”
Synopsis
His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-18
Top Cast
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Sylvester Stallone
Self
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Self
Frank Stallone Jr.
Self
Quentin Tarantino
Self
Talia Shire
Self
Henry Winkler
Self
John Herzfeld
Self
Wesley Morris
Self
Jennifer Flavin Stallone
Self
Sophia Rose Stallone
Self
Scarlet Rose Stallone
Self
Sistine Rose Stallone
Self
Sandra Bullock
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Robert De Niro
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Anthony Hopkins
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jet Li
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Al Pacino
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jason Statham
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 3, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thom Zimny
- Original Score
- Tyler Strickland
- Original Title
- Sly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Balboa Productions, Zanker Delcanto Productions, Critical Content
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thom Zimny
Tyler Strickland
Justin Kane, Bryan Gentry, Graham Willoughby, Andrew Shankweiler
Annie Salsich, Thom Zimny
Sean M. Stuart, Braden Aftergood, Jon Beyer, Sam Delcanto, Bill Zanker
Department Leadership Roster
Annie Salsich
Editor
Tyler Strickland
Original Music Composer
Justin Kane
Director of Photography
Thom Zimny
Editor
Jack Reed
Production Design
Thom Zimny
Director
Sean M. Stuart
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sly about?
His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.
Who directed Sly?
Sly was directed by Thom Zimny.
Who stars in Sly?
The principal cast of Sly includes Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Frank Stallone Jr., Quentin Tarantino, Talia Shire.
When was Sly released and how long is it?
Sly was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Sly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sly was composed by Tyler Strickland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sly?
Sly holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: U/A 16+; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).