TMDb/I Play Rocky Movie Discover the untold story behind the legendary film Rocky. I Play Rocky chronicles Sylvester Stallone's inspiring journey to stardom. In theaters November 2024. April 17, 2026 AceShowbiz - I Play Rocky is an upcoming drama from Amazon MGM Studios that chronicles the making of the legendary Sylvester Stallone film, Rocky. The movie stars Anthony Ippolito as a young Stallone and highlights the inspiring journey of an unknown actor betting on himself to become the iconic boxing hero Rocky Balboa.