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Sly streaming

2023 Movie United States Documentary, Biography 97 min Ages 15+
By: Thom Zimny With: Frank Stallone, Henry Winkler, Talia Shire, Sage Stallone, Wesley Morris

The nearly fifty year prolific career of Sylvester Stallone, who has entertained millions, is seen in retrospective in an intimate look of the actor, writer, director-producer, paralleling with his inspirational life story.

Filmium rating
70%

Mood

Engaging
Inspiring
Nostalgic
Reflective
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Thom Zimny
Aidin Sayar Sarie
Sophia Rose Stallone
Jennifer Flavin Stallone
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Sylvester Stallone
Henry Winkler
Sage Stallone
Frank Stallone
Scarlet Rose Stallone
Talia Shire
John Herzfeld
Sistine Rose Stallone
Frank Stallone Jr.
Wesley Morris
Frank Stallone Sr.
Sean Stuart

Budget

Independent
Low-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Archival Footage
Documentary Style
Interview Clips
Interviews
Photos

Narrative Structure

Chronological
Personal Storytelling

Pace

Deliberate
Engaging
Measured
Moderate
Steady

Runtime

Around 90 Minutes
Shorter Feature

Soundtrack

Music Interviews
Score

Style

Archival Footage
Biographical
Cinematic
Documentary
Interview-Based

Time-Period

2020S
Contemporary

Central Conflict

Career Struggles
Legacy
Overcoming Adversity

Characters

Action Star
Sylvester Stallone
Underdog

Ending

Celebratory
Legacy Acknowledgment

Historical Context

1980S Action Cinema
Hollywood Success Story

Key Plot Points

Acting Pursuits
Childhood Hardships
Film Success

Plot

Biographical
Career Journey
Hollywood Career
Hollywood Legacy
Personal Struggles
Sylvester Stallone'S Life

Setting

Hollywood
Manhattan

Shooting Location

Hollywood
New York

Theme

Legacy
Overcoming Adversity
Perseverance
Personal History

Genre

Biography
Documentary
Film History

Audiences

Biography Fans
Documentary Enthusiasts
Fans Of Sylvester Stallone
Film Enthusiasts
Hollywood History Buffs
Sylvester Stallone Fans

Titles

Sly

Critical Reception

81% Critics Positive
Favorable Reviews

Festivals

Toronto International Film Festival

Ratings

Metacritic Score 65 Out Of 100

Reception

Critical Acclaim
Engaging
Film Festival Premiere
Generally Favorable
Positive Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2023
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