Sly

Sly

Meet the man behind the hero.

Directed by Thom Zimny

Produced by Balboa Productions, Zanker Delcanto Productions

202397 min7.2 / 10

An intimate biographical documentary where Sylvester Stallone reflects candidly on his journey from hardship to stardom, balancing vulnerability with the resilience that defined his rise.

His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.

Questions people ask

  • Does Sly end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Sly easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Sly scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Sly violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Sly sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

48/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity22

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise56

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Sly, and what each one shares →

Like Sly

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Sly

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Sly, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Sly, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Sly, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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