I PLAY ROCKY (2026) tells the incredible true story behind the making of arguably the greatest sports movie of all time! Directed by Peter Farrelly and starring Anthony Ippolito as a young Sylvester Stallone, this heartfelt biographical drama explores the struggles, sacrifices, and determination that brought the original Rocky (1976) to the big screen.
As someone who considers the original Rocky one of the greatest sports movies ever made, I had high expectations going into this film. And man, did it win me over!
In today’s spoiler-free Movie Files Podcast review, I’m breaking down why I Play Rocky starts off following some pretty familiar biopic tropes before transforming into an incredibly entertaining, funny, heartfelt, and inspiring crowd-pleaser.
Is I Play Rocky actually that good? Let’s get into it!
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I PLAY ROCKY (2026)
Director: Peter FarrellyWriter: Peter GambleCast: Anthony Ippolito, AnnaSophia Robb, Matt Dillon, Toby Kebbell, P.J. Byrne, Stephan James, Jay Duplass, Tracy LettsDistributor: Amazon MGM StudiosRuntime: 128 MinutesRating: PG-13
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