**I Play Rocky**, the Peter Farrelly-directed biopic about Sylvester Stallone’s struggle to write and star in the original *Rocky*, opened in limited release on November 6, 2026, after its TIFF premiere and has quickly earned an 88% Tomatometer (Certified Fresh) from 113 reviews. Trader sentiment centers on Anthony Ippolito’s widely praised lead performance as a pre-fame Stallone, which anchors the film’s underdog narrative and nostalgic appeal, though some critics note it leans heavily on the source material’s emotional lift and lacks the original’s depth. Recent expansion to more theaters, festival audience awards, and Stallone’s public endorsement of the portrayal have sustained positive momentum heading into wider release on November 20. With Metacritic at 68 and audience scores near 97%, the score appears stable but could see modest movement as additional reviews arrive during awards season.