Amazon MGM Studios, in conjunction with FlickDirect, is giving South Florida movie fans the opportunity to see I PLAY ROCKY early at a free advance screening in Boynton Beach on November 11.
Before Sylvester Stallone became Rocky Balboa, he was an unknown actor struggling to convince Hollywood to give him a chance. His determination to bring the character to life is the subject of I PLAY ROCKY, the new biographical drama directed by Peter Farrelly. FlickDirect readers can see the film early at a special advance screening in Boynton Beach on Wednesday, November 11.
Anthony Ippolito stars as a young Stallone, an aspiring actor and screenwriter who believes he has written the role that could change his life. Hollywood is interested in his screenplay for Rocky, but there's a catch: the studios want the script without him in the starring role.
Stallone refuses to sell unless he can play Rocky himself. It's a decision that puts his future on the line, particularly when established actors could bring the project more attention and financial security. With little money and even fewer opportunities, he holds out for the chance to prove that he belongs in front of the camera.
The story behind Rocky has become almost as famous as the film itself. Released in 1976, the original movie went on to win the Academy Award for Best Picture and launch one of Hollywood's most enduring franchises. I PLAY ROCKY looks back at the years when none of that success was guaranteed.
Farrelly, whose directing credits include the Academy Award-winning Green Book, brings the story to the screen from a screenplay by Peter Gamble. The cast also includes Matt Dillon, AnnaSophia Robb, P.J. Byrne, Toby Kebbell, Tracy Letts, Jay Duplass, and Stephan James.
I PLAY ROCKY is scheduled for a limited theatrical release in West Palm Beach beginning November 13, followed by a nationwide opening on November 20, 2026.
I Play Rocky Advance Screening Details
South Florida movie fans can attend a special advance screening of I PLAY ROCKY at Cinemark Boynton Beach, two days before its planned limited local theatrical release.
- Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Theater: Cinemark Boynton Beach
- Location: Boynton Beach, Florida
- Claim Free Passes: Download Your I Play Rocky Screening Passes
- Redemption Code: IPRFDWPB (if prompted)
To claim your passes, visit the screening link above and follow the instructions provided by Amazon MGM Studios. If the website requests a promotional code, enter IPRFDWPB.
IMPORTANT: Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Early arrival is highly encouraged. A screening pass does not guarantee admission, and seating is subject to theater capacity.
I PLAY ROCKY is rated PG-13 and has a running time of approximately 128 minutes.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Complimentary screening passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Open to legal residents of the United States, subject to applicable theater admission requirements. Employees of FlickDirect Inc., Amazon MGM Studios, participating theaters, promotional partners, their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotional agencies, and members of their immediate families or households are not eligible. Limit one pass per person, subject to any additional restrictions established by the ticketing provider. Passes are valid only for the designated November 11, 2026, screening at Cinemark Boynton Beach. Admission is subject to theater capacity and any additional terms established by Amazon MGM Studios, the screening organizer, the ticketing provider, and the participating theater. Possession of a screening pass does not guarantee admission. Guests are strongly encouraged to arrive early. Screening passes have no cash value, may not be sold or transferred, and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Transportation, parking, food, beverages, and other expenses associated with attending the screening are the responsibility of attendees. Void where prohibited by law.
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