I Play Rocky is the new movie from Peter Farrelly based on the making if Rocky.

The movie stars Anthony Ippolito who has been seen previously in Purple Hearts and The English Teacher. It also stars Anna Sophia Robb, who has previously been seen in Soul Surfer and Down A Dark Hall.

Directing duties go to Peter Farrelly, who has previously brought us Green Book and Dumb And Dumber.

Movie Synopsis

The 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.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: I Play Rocky
• BBFC age rating: 12A Certificate
• Reason: moderate sex references, violence, injury detail, strong language
• Classification Date: 20th November 2026
• Runtime: 128 minutes (2 hours 8 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Peter Farrelly
• Starring:
  • Anthony Ippolito
  • Anna Sophia Robb
  • Stephan James
  • Matt Dillon

  BBFC movie page

Last weekend Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves was at the top of the North American box office, there are 7 new releases this weekend, will any of them top the US box office this weekend?

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• The Super Mario Bros. Movie
• Air
• Joyland
• Paint
• Chevalier
• The Popes Exorcist
• On a Wing and a Prayer

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

• The movie is directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic also directed Teen Titans Go! to The Movies in 2018.
• It stars Chris Pratt who also starred in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014).
• The film also stars Anya Taylor-Joy who was last seen in The Menu (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Air

• The movie is directed by Ben Affleck, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Ben Affleck also directed Gone Baby Gone in 2008.
• It stars Ben Affleck who also starred in Forces of Nature (1999).
• The film also stars Matt Damon who was last seen in Thor: Love and Thunder (2022).
• Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have starred in 11 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in Dogma in 1999, The Last Duel in 2021, The Third Wheel in 2002, Field of Dreams in 1989, Jersey Girl in 2004, Good Will Hunting in 1998, Glory Daze in 1996, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back in 2001, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot in 2019, Chasing Amy in 1997 and School Ties in 1992.
• Ben Affleck directed Ben Affleck in Argo
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Joyland

• The movie is from director Saim Sadiq.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Ali Junejo who also starred in Joyland (2022).
• The film also stars Rasti Farooq who is making a feature film debut.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Paint

• The movie is from director Brit McAdams.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Owen Wilson who also starred in Meet the Fockers (2005).
• The film also stars Stephen Root who was last seen in To Leslie (2022).
• They also appeared together in Drillbit Taylor in 2008.
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Chevalier

• The movie is from director Stephen Williams.
• This movie is a directorial debut.
• It stars Samara Weaving who also starred in Guns Akimbo (2019).
• The film also stars Lucy Boynton who was last seen in The Pale Blue Eye (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

The Popes Exorcist

• The movie is directed by Julius Avery, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Julius Avery also directed Overlord in 2018.
• It stars Russell Crowe who also starred in The Insider (2000).
• The film also stars Franco Nero who was last seen in The Collini Case (2019).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

On a Wing and a Prayer

• The movie is directed by Sean McNamara, it is the directors 22nd movie.
• Sean McNamara also directed Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday in 2021.
• It stars Heather Graham who also starred in Sidewalks of New York (2001).
• The film also stars Dennis Quaid who was last seen in Strange World (2022).
• They also appeared together in At Any Price in 2012.
• Sean McNamara directed Dennis Quaid in Soul Surfer
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The MPAA age rating is

Check back on Monday to see what new movies made it onto the Weekend Box Office Chart.

Next week there are 3 new movies released

• Renfield - Friday, 14th April
• Suzume - Friday, 14th April
• Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman - Friday, 14th April

Last weekend Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves was at the top of the UK box office, there are 4 new releases this weekend, will any of them top the UK box office this weekend?

Check out other new releases from around the world.

• The Super Mario Bros. Movie
• On a Wing and a Prayer
• Air
• The Popes Exorcist

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

• The movie is directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, it is the directors 2nd movie.
• Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic also directed Teen Titans Go! to The Movies in 2018 which grossed £1.4 Mil. in the UK.
• It stars Chris Pratt who also starred in 10 Years (2012).
• The film also stars Anya Taylor-Joy who was last seen in The Menu (2022).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.
• The BBFC UK age rating is

On a Wing and a Prayer

• The movie is directed by Sean McNamara, it is the directors 22nd movie.
• Sean McNamara also directed Casper: A Spirited Beginning in 1997.
• It stars Heather Graham who also starred in Hope Springs (2003).
• The film also stars Dennis Quaid who was last seen in Strange World (2022).
• They also appeared together in At Any Price in 2012.
• Sean McNamara directed Dennis Quaid in Soul Surfer
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Air

• The movie is directed by Ben Affleck, it is the directors 5th movie.
• Ben Affleck also directed Argo in 2012 which grossed £7.5 Mil. in the UK and grossed $232.3 Mil. globally.
• It stars Ben Affleck who also starred in Dazed and Confused (1994).
• The film also stars Matt Damon who was last seen in Thor: Love and Thunder (2022).
• Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have starred in 11 other movies together.
• They also appeared together in School Ties in 1992, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot in 2019, The Last Duel in 2021, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back in 2001, Glory Daze in 1996, Dogma in 1999, The Third Wheel in 2002, Chasing Amy in 1997, Field of Dreams in 1989, Jersey Girl in 2004 and Good Will Hunting in 1998.
• Ben Affleck directed Ben Affleck in Live By Night
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

The Popes Exorcist

• The movie is directed by Julius Avery, it is the directors 3rd movie.
• Julius Avery also directed Son of a Gun in 2015 which grossed £41.6K in the UK and grossed $717.4K globally.
• It stars Russell Crowe who also starred in Virtuosity (1996).
• The film also stars Franco Nero who was last seen in The Collini Case (2019).
• This movie is released in movie theatres.

Check back on Monday to see what new movies made it onto the Weekend Box Office Chart.

Next week there are 3 new movies released

• Assassin Club - Friday, 14th April
• Renfield - Friday, 14th April
• Suzume - Friday, 14th April