2026 · Film
I Play Rocky
Peter Farrelly's biographical drama about a struggling young Sylvester Stallone and his fight to make Rocky (1976) with himself in the lead.
Released Fri, 13 Nov, 2026
Checked by Movie Mandala, Sun, 15 Nov, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaAs of 15 November 2026, I Play Rocky is showing in theatres in India.
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District lists shows in English only; no Hindi version listed.
Checked Sun, 15 Nov, 2026
The story
In the early 1970s Sylvester Stallone is a broke actor in New York, scraping by on odd jobs and auditions and adopting a stray puppy he names Butkus. Encouraged by his girlfriend Sasha, he starts writing scripts and moves to Los Angeles. After watching underdog boxer Chuck Wepner go the distance against Muhammad Ali, he writes Rocky in a single night. Producers love the script, but Stallone refuses to sell it unless he plays the lead himself.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
A behind-the-scenes underdog story for adults who love the Rocky films or stories about how classic movies got made. It is certified A in India and runs just over two hours, with some sexual references and family conflict.
Genres:DramaTrue storiesSports
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Background
I Play Rocky is directed by Peter Farrelly (Green Book) from a script by Peter Gamble, and follows the making of Rocky (1976). Anthony Ippolito plays Sylvester Stallone. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on 12 September 2026, where it was nominated for the People's Choice Award, and was the surprise film at the BFI London Film Festival.
Amazon MGM Studios opened it in limited US cinemas on 6 November 2026, a week earlier than first planned, with a wider US release set for 20 November. In India, PVR INOX Pictures released it in cinemas in English on 13 November 2026; IANS reported the India date in August. Wikipedia lists an 86% positive score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and a Metacritic score of 68. No streaming date has been announced for India.
The facts
- Language
- English
- Hindi
- Hindi audio not confirmed
- Genre
- Biographical drama
- Runtime
- 128 min
- Certificate
- A
- Director
- Peter Farrelly
- Cast
- Anthony Ippolito, AnnaSophia Robb, Toby Kebbell, Matt Dillon, Tracy Letts
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Questions people ask
- Where can I watch I Play Rocky in India?
- As of 15 November 2026, I Play Rocky is showing in theatres in India.
- When will I Play Rocky come to OTT?
- No OTT release date has been announced for I Play Rocky yet. We will update this page when a date is confirmed.
- Is I Play Rocky suitable for children?
- I Play Rocky has a CBFC A certificate, which means it is restricted to adults aged 18 and above.
- How long is I Play Rocky?
- I Play Rocky runs for 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).