Pelé
Against the backdrop of a turbulent era in Brazil, this documentary captures Pelé's extraordinary path from breakthrough talent to national hero. Mixing rare archival footage and exclusive interviews, this documentary celebrates the legendary Brazilian footballer who personified football as art.
At a glance
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Ratings
TMDB users
7.3/10
210 votes
Rating consensus
73/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Warm reception overall — weighted ~73/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
Pelé
Self
Zagallo
Self
Gilberto Gil
Self
Benedita da Silva
Self
Fernando Henrique Cardoso
Self
Amarildo
Self
Rivelino
Self
Robert F. Kennedy
Self (archive Photos)
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive Footage)
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Pelé (2021)
David Tryhorn
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