I Play Rocky
“The true underdog story.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-22
Top Cast
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Anthony Ippolito
Sylvester Stallone
AnnaSophia Robb
Sasha Czack
Stephan James
Carl Weathers
Matt Dillon
Frank Stallone Sr.
P.J. Byrne
Irwin Winkler
Jay Duplass
John Avildsen
Kiki Seto
Talia Shire
Toby Kebbell
Robert Chartoff
Tracy Letts
Sandy Maddox
Robert Morgan
Burgess Meredith
Saul Stein
Sal
Trevor St. John
Grant Bader
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 6, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Farrelly
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Gamble
- Original Score
- Dave Palmer
- Original Title
- I Play Rocky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Eden Rock Media, Baha Productions, Fireside Films, FilmNation Entertainment, International Media Funds Management
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Farrelly
Peter Gamble
Dave Palmer
Sean Porter
Sam Seig
Toby Emmerich, Christian Baha, Peter Farrelly, Michele Weiss, Paul Currie
Department Leadership Roster
Toby Emmerich
Producer
Christian Baha
Producer
Peter Farrelly
Director
Peter Farrelly
Producer
Peter Gamble
Writer
Sam Seig
Editor
Sean Porter
Director of Photography
Anthony Gasparro
Production Design
Amy Roth
Costume Design
John Bair
Visual Effects Supervisor
Bobby Beckles
Stunt Coordinator
Dave Palmer
Original Music Composer
Michele Weiss
Producer
Paul Currie
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Play Rocky
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What is I Play Rocky about?
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.
Who directed I Play Rocky?
I Play Rocky was directed by Peter Farrelly.
Who stars in I Play Rocky?
The principal cast of I Play Rocky includes Anthony Ippolito, AnnaSophia Robb, Stephan James, Matt Dillon, P.J. Byrne.
When was I Play Rocky released and how long is it?
I Play Rocky was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for I Play Rocky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Play Rocky was composed by Dave Palmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Play Rocky?
I Play Rocky holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).