I Play Rocky
8.8
17 Reviews
2026
2h 8min
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.
Storyline
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.
Released
November 2026
Runtime
2h 8min
Director
Budget
$27,000,000
Genre
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
Eden Rock Media, Baha Productions, Fireside Films, FilmNation Entertainment, International Media Funds Management
Cast
Anthony Ippolito
Sylvester Stallone
AnnaSophia Robb
Sasha Czack
P.J. Byrne
Irwin Winkler
Toby Kebbell
Robert Chartoff
Jay Duplass
John Avildsen
Tracy Letts
Sandy Maddox
Matt Dillon
Frank Stallone Sr.
Stephan James
Carl Weathers
Kiki Seto
Talia Shire
Robert Morgan
Burgess Meredith
Saul Stein
Sal
Trevor St. John
Grant Bader
Steve Sweeney
Rick – Bartender
Michael Fuchs
Garret Brown
Scot Teller
Burt Young
Diego Pope
Spider Rico
J. Nycole Ralph
Diana Lewis
Arthur Mercante Jr.
Ref
Anthony Ventola
Ringside Cop
Erik Palladino
Pete
Martin Fisher
Gary
Paul Sloan
Ronnie
Baxter Rogers
Chico – Production Assistant
Gavin Mariani
Scotty – Production Assistant #2
Thomas Canestraro
Tomahawk
Kyle Shariff Austin
Rocky Crew Grip
Justin Clarke
Camera Van Driver
Mark Levine
Bernard Oldfield
John K. Kramer
Dr. Pope
Tracey Rooney
Ellie – NYC Casting Associate
Sean Gildea
George Bedard – UA Executive
John Patrick Jordan
Martin Kessler – UA Executive
Rora Brodwin
Deborah – UA Assistant
John Carlo
Trainer
Carmine Giordano
Jimmy Gambina
Jackie Flynn
Mr. Ciardi
Tobias Forrest
Joey – Store Clerk
Dennis W. Hall
Vincent – Porn Director
Marla Mindelle
Carla – Porn Producer
Rachel Zeiger-Haag
Betty – LA Casting Associate
Brian Jarvis
Fred
Nic Novicki
Ernie – Fishmonger
Michael Corrente
Marty – Flop House Manager
Michael Burton
Herb – Head Usher
Josephine Dionysiou
Lucy – Porn Actress
Nikki Tyler-Flynn
Linda
Rob Demery
Joe Frazier
Richard Bird
Frazier's Agent
Daniel Carrow
Frazier's Manager
Ruben Rivera
Officer Ansell
Brian Burke
Whitey – Bar Buddy
Robert Zampano
Bobby Z
Sue Dahlman
Sarah
Damian Conrad-Davis
Gene
James Lee Freeman
Stretch – Friendly Porn Actor
Christian Baha
Mr. Tavernier – Bonny Lass Manager
Raff Anoushian
Raffi
Andre Da Silva
Valet Attendant
Victor Plajas
Sparring Partner
George B. Colucci Jr.
Bonny Lass Manager
Leni Kocsis
Puppy Butkus
Big Riggs
Butkus
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