Oscar-winning director Peter Farrelly (Green Book) just premiered his biographical drama I Play Rocky at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) to rave reviews.
Critics are calling the pic an instant awards contender and are zeroing in on Anthony Ippolito portrayol of Sylvester Stallone as a dark horse contender for Best Actor.
Below, you can check out some of the first reactions, which are overwhelmingly positive.
The film opens wide across North America on November 6, 2026.
The film is an 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. The result is the ultimate underdog story behind the ultimate underdog movie.
Starring: Anthony Ippolito, Matt Dillon, AnnaSophia Robb, P.J. Byrne, Toby Kebbell, Tracy Letts, Jay Duplass and Kiki Seto